Jets’ dream come true: Aaron Rodgers is magnificent as New York blasts Patriots

New York Jets fans waited a long time to see Aaron Rodgers play at MetLife Stadium, and last season’s four-play appearance doesn’t count.

If this is what Jets fans can expect the rest of the season, it’s going to be a fun ride.

Rodgers looked like the vintage form of himself, the Jets’ offense was clicking in every way and the defense was absolutely dominant in wrecking the New England Patriots for a 24-3 win. For as much as the Patriots were ridiculed in the offseason, they beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 and lost in overtime to the Seattle Seahawks last week. They have not been bad. On Thursday night, the Patriots were absolutely outclassed. With 4:24 left in the game and the outcome long determined, the Jets had 400 yards of offense and the Patriots had just 93. That might tell us a lot about the Jets.

The Jets had miserable quarterback play each of the past two seasons, but still won seven games each season due to a great defense and some stars at the skill positions. When the Jets and their fans dreamed of how good they could be with above-average quarterback play, they were envisioning what we saw Thursday night. Rodgers completed 27-of-35 passes for 281 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

In the third quarter, the home crowd started an “Aaron Rodgers!” chant. Rodgers motioned for the Jets fans to quiet down because the offense had the ball. They kept the chant going a little longer anyway.

Jets sharp from the start

The night started well for the Jets. Rodgers was clearly locked in and throwing in rhythm. A first drive stalled due to a holding penalty, but the second drive ended on an Allen Lazard touchdown from Rodgers. The third drive ended with a rushing touchdown from Breece Hall.

Rodgers is the Jets’ spotlight player and he looked excellent Thursday night. He might not have the 98 mph fastball that he had when he was winning four MVPs in Green Bay, but it’s still in the mid-90s. Rodgers sees the field well and can still deliver passes with more…

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Publish date : 2024-09-20 03:14:07

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