Packers Tumble in Latest Next-Team Odds for Rodgers

There has been a shift among the top three teams in the latest next-team odds for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.

Author:
Bill Huber
Publish date:
Feb 16, 2023 8:44 PM EST

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GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers, once the betting favorite to retain the services of four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers, are now the No. 3 choice at DraftKings Sportsbook.

DraftKings reposted its next-team odds for Rodgers on Thursday morning. They were the same odds as when the bet closed on Super Bowl Eve: The Las Vegas Raiders a heavy favorite at -350, with the Packers at +225 (after closing to +175) and the New York Jets inching to +450.

The odds updated on Thursday afternoon. The shift was significant.

The Raiders remain a significant favorite but those odds have lengthened to -250. The Jets’ odds shortened to +250. The Packers fell back to +300.

By implied probability, the Raiders are 71.4 percent, the Jets are 28.6 percent and the Packers are 25.0 percent.

No other team is really in the conversation, at least from a sportsbook perspective, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers among the teams at +1800.

The Jets probably are the logical destination for Rodgers because they have not hidden their desire to add a top veteran quarterback to what is an otherwise-strong roster. The addition of offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and a familiar scheme would be enticing to Rodgers.

“We are going to look for an experienced quarterback to come in and help us and help develop these other young players,” Jets owner Woody Johnson told ESPN’s Dianna Russini at NFL Honors.

“You want the best quarterback that you can get to lead the Jets. I think with a good quarterback and our great defense – and the defense will be a lot better with a quarterback that’s actually doing it – it’s plug and play. If a quarterback comes in, it’s kind of an ideal situation.”

The Jets have inquired about Rodgers’ availability, according to ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler.

So, given the Jets’ interest, why are the Raiders the betting favorite by a considerable margin aside from the presence of Rodgers’ former All-Pro teammate, Davante Adams?

Because Rodgers is the lone high-profile option for Las Vegas – assuming the Ravens truly are “200 percent” committed to Lamar Jackson. The Raiders could sign a lesser veteran as a placeholder and pivot to using the No. 7 pick of this year’s draft on their future quarterback. The Jets, on the other hand, have two veteran options: Rodgers and former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. The Jets are +400 to land Carr.

“I think the Jets are going to have a very tough decision on their hands,” Peter King said on The Rich Eisen Show. “I think they will go after Rodgers, if he does play, and if they don’t get him, I think they will at least put their sniffers out and seriously consider Lamar Jackson.”

Shifting Odds for Aaron Rodgers

Team: Odds as of Jan. 23, Jan. 28, Jan. 31, Feb. 7 (a.m.) and Feb. 7 (p.m.), Feb. 9, Feb. 11 and Feb. 16 via DraftKings.

Las Vegas Raiders: +550 on Jan. 23; +750 on Jan. 28; +750 on Jan. 31; -450 on Feb. 7 (a.m.); -390 on Feb. 7 (p.m.); -350 on Feb. 9; -350 on Feb. 11; -250 on Feb. 16

New York Jets: +750 on Jan. 23; +115 on Jan. 28; +110 on Jan. 31; +350 on Feb. 7 (a.m.); +600 on Feb. 7 (p.m.); +600 on Feb. 9; +450 on Feb. 11; +250 on Feb. 16

Green Bay Packers: -125 on Jan. 23; -115 on Jan. 28; -110 on Jan. 31; +600 on Feb. 7 (a.m.); +300 on Feb. 7 (p.m.); +250 on Feb. 9; +175 on Feb. 10 (only change that day); +225 on Feb. 11; +300 on Feb. 16

Washington Commanders: +1800 on Jan. 23; +1800 on Jan. 28; +1800 on Jan. 31; +2000 on Feb. 7; +2000 on Feb. 9; +1800 on Feb. 11; +1800 on Feb. 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +2000 on Jan. 23; +2000 on Jan. 28; +2000 on Jan. 31; +1500 on Feb. 7; +1500 on Feb. 9; +1800 on Feb. 11; +1800 on Feb. 16

Indianapolis Colts: +1500 on Jan. 23; +1000 on Jan. 28; +750 on Jan. 31; +2500 on Feb. 7; +2500 on Feb. 9; +1800 on Feb. 11; +1800 on Feb. 16

Tennessee Titans: +1500 on Jan. 23; +1500 on Jan. 28; +1500 on Jan. 31; +2000 on Feb. 7; +2000 on Feb. 9; +2000 on Feb. 11; +2000 on Feb. 16

New England Patriots: +1200 on Jan. 23; +1500 on Jan. 28; +1500 on Jan. 31; +2000 on Feb. 7; +2000 on Feb. 9; +2000 on Feb. 11; +2200 on Feb. 16

San Francisco 49ers: +1000 on Jan. 23; +1800 on Jan. 28; +2000 on Jan. 31; +2000 on Feb. 7; +2000 on Feb. 9; +2000 on Feb. 11; +2200 on Feb. 16

Carolina Panthers: +2500 on Feb. 7; +2500 on Feb. 9; +2500 on Feb. 11; +2500

Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins: +5000 on Feb. 16