Jets vs. Panthers Week 7 Preview – Can New York Finally Win

Jets Seek First Win Against Rising Panthers

Game Info

Date / Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.
Location: MetLife Stadium (home of the Jets) in East Rutherford, NJ
Records entering the game: Jets are 0-6; Panthers are 3-3.
Odds: Panthers are slight favorites (-1.5) in some betting lines; over/under around 42.5.

The Jets remain winless, continuing to search for their first victory of the season.
They enter this game plagued with injuries, particularly at wide receiver (e.g., Garrett Wilson is doubtful), and protection issues that forced many sacks last week.
Offensively, the Jets need to regain footing: the preview highlights how they must get moving again to have a chance.

The Panthers are 3-3 and appear to be on the upswing, having averaged ~28.5 points per game over recent weeks.
A big challenge: the Panthers have not yet won on the road (0-3 so far) and know that to build momentum, they must prove capable away from home.
Their offense is finding some rhythm (with QB Bryce Young and receivers like Tetairoa McMillan making plays) while the running game is now more prominent.

Protect the quarterback & improve pass protection. Given last week’s sacks and negative passing yardage, the Jets must shore up the line and stay clean.
Get contributions from wide receivers, even with injuries. With Garrett Wilson possibly unavailable, backups must step up and make consistent catches.
Establish the run game to take pressure off the pass. If they can run effectively, it gives them a chance to control tempo and avoid negative plays.
Force mistakes from the Panthers. Since Carolina is still road-inconsistent, the Jets can tilt the game if they create turnovers or capitalize on miscues.
Stay mentally composed. A winless team can fall into desperation modes; they must execute rather than panic.

Start fast on offense. A slow start or a mismatch early could allow the Jets to hang around; the Panthers must set the tone early. Carolina Panthers+1
Translate momentum at home into performance on the road. They’ve been good at home lately, but this is about proving they can win away. Carolina Panthers
Balance run and pass. Their recent improvement in the run game (and Young’s growth as a passer) must continue to keep defenses off-balance. New York Jets+1
Exploit Jets’ weaknesses in rushing defense. The Jets have had trouble defending the run; Carolina should lean into that.
Be disciplined and guard against overconfidence. Facing a winless team, the Panthers must avoid complacency.

Prediction: Many previews favor the Panthers to win and cover the spread.
What to watch:
- Jets’ offensive line vs. Panthers’ pass rush.
- Bryce Young’s performance early in the game (how he handles road pressure).
- Whether the Panthers’ run game (with backs like Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle) can dominate.
- Jets’ special teams and field position — for a team searching for its first win, every play counts.
- Injuries and how they impact each team’s depth, especially the Jets at WR and the Panthers on the road.