Putting the "Spotlight White" to the test.The Jets had just a single primetime game in 2022, their league-mandated "Thursday Night Football" matchup vs. the Jaguars. It was wet, ugly and all but closed the door on the tumultuous Zach Wilson era.This year, the Jets are under the spotlight a bit more, courtesy of the quarterback formerly known as No. 12. Aaron Rodgers making his way to New York has done more than just potentially solidify the quarterback spot for the Jets, but has painted a Chris Baker Jersey bullseye on New York's back. Entering 2023, the Jets aren't just a cute, upstart, feel-good story they're legitimate playoff contenders in a loaded AFC.The 2023 New York Jets are prepared to take flight.That is, as long as they don't crash and burn in the first season of the Ja'Marr Chase Jersey Rodgers era.MORE: Here's how to catch the 2023 New York Jets:The Jets' full schedule, including dates, times and locations, was unveiled on Thursday, May 11. Here's the complete rundown including opponents, dates, times and TV channels for the 2023 season:WeekDateOpponentKickoff (ET)TV channel1Sept. 11vs. Bills (MNF)8:15 p.m.ESPN2Sept. 17at Cowboys4:25 p.m.CBS3Sept. 24vs. Patriots1 p.m.CBS4Oct. 1vs. Chiefs (SNF)8:20p.m.NBC5Oct. 8at Broncos4:25 p.m.CBS6Oct. 15vs. Eagles4:25 p.m.Fox7BYE8Oct. 29at Giants1 p.m.CBS9Nov. 6vs. Chargers (MNF)8:15 p.m.ESPN10Nov. 12at Raiders (SNF)8:20 Carl Lawson Jersey p.m.NBC11Nov. 19at Bills4:25 p.m.CBS12Nov. 24vs. Dolphins3 p.m.Amazon Prime13Dec. 3vs. Falcons1 p.m.Fox14Dec. 10vs. Texans1 p.m.CBS15Dec. 17at Dolphins1 p.m.CBS16Dec. 24vs.Commanders1 p.m.CBS17Dec. 28at Browns (TNF)8:15 p.m.Amazon Prime18Jan. 6/7at PatriotsTBDTBDIn addition to their divisional schedule, the Jets play the AFC West and the NFC East this season. Because they play the Giants at MetLife Stadium, they have something of an extra home game, making for 10 games total on their home field.MORE:The Jets have the sixth-toughest schedule in the NFL in 2023. Jets opponents had a0.545 winning percentage (155-123-9 record) last season.Toughest tests:Can they finally break through the division? The Dolphins and Bills both present challenging opponents. They went 2-4 in the AFC East last year, and haven't beaten the Patriots since 2015. If the Jets wants to make life easy on themselves, then they'll have to build on a promising defense from 2022 and hope the offense is improved enough with Aaron Rodgers to make them contenders.The Jets also face a pretty difficult pre-bye slate, facing both teams who played in Super Bowl 57, three Super Bowl hopefuls and a tough division foe in the Patriots.Biggest breaks:Because they play the Giants this year designated as an "away" John Ross Jersey game the Jets are effectively playing 10 home games this season. That's a big benefit for a team trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2010.MORE:Bottom line:Much ado is made about the Rodgers acquisition, but the AFC is a murderer's row of quarterbacks, and the Jets will be put to the test this year because of it. And, as Gang Green fans saw in 2023, it's not how you start, but how you finish; They're going to have to get off to an equally good start to buy themselves some slack if things go awry Cedric Peerman Jersey later in the season. At least they have the quarterback who may be able to right the ship if things go bad, and their defense is going to have to continue to build on a stellar 2022 season.Record prediction:10-7
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