The start of the football season brings with it added attention from NBA legends for the marquee matchups. So, to find someone as outspoken as Charles Barkley making his predictions wasn’t surprising in the least bit. But the picks themselves were quite a shocker. Unfortunately for the city of New York, that pick might have been a curse in disguise. Soon after the Philadelphia 76ers legend made his pick, the game got underway. But, minutes in, tragedy struck.

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Charles Barkley is all aboard the hype

Throughout the offseason, the New York Jets have been proudly showcasing their shiny new trophy. 4x NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. Without a doubt one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game, Rodgers is a bona fide superstar and franchise-altering name.

However, his shift from the Green Bay Packers was a shocker. But, a move to the much-maligned Jets franchise was met with further scrutiny. Aaron’s sights were set on bigger goals, though. Even before the season began, the team made its Super Bowl intentions crystal clear.

While fans and analysts alike met the idea with skepticism, Charles isn’t one of them. The Philadelphia 76ers legend is fully on board the Rodgers comeback train. Taking on perennial contenders and playoff locks, Buffalo Bills, New York has a tough start to their schedule.

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But, the Chuckster is fully behind them. “I’m going with the Jets…Never listen to the house…It means absolutely nothing.”?It seems like Aaron’s preachings haven’t completely fallen on deaf ears. Despite being a big Philadelphia Eagles fan, the Phoenix Suns legend is willing to make a shift to NY.

If the first game is any indication of things to come, Chuck might have chosen a winning horse.

Aaron Rodgers’ injury can’t slow down the New York Jets

After much fanfare, the Jets were ready to lock into battle with the Buffalo Bills. An established game-changer Aaron Rodgers going up against one of the younger names in the game Josh Allen. However, minutes into the spectacle, the Jets lost their prized possession. An ankle injury on a tackle ruled the 39-year-old out of the contest.

However, the Jets stuck together and recalibrated. Putting in Zach Wilson, the team was able to hang in throughout the night, even leading with less than 2 minutes to go. However, a game-tying field goal from Buffalo set up a crackling overtime period.

While the Bills tried to move downfield, the vaunted Jets’ defense came to the forefront, leading to an incompletion. As a result, a kick return was in play. However, rookie punt returner Xavier Gibson had different ideas. Logging almost 65 yards, he cleared the endzone, securing a touchdown and a victory for the New York Jets in his debut game.

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After months of speculation, the Jets arrived with a statement. It looks to be a promising start to the new NFL season.