On the evening of September 19, at 8:16 PM, the New York Jets, hailing from New Jersey, achieved a decisive 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium, with an impressive crowd of 88,012 fans in attendance. This win marked the third week of the NFL’s regular season, bringing the Jets’ record to 2 wins and 1 loss after playing three games within an 11-day span.
Leading the Jets was 40-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers, while the Patriots were directed by 31-year-old quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
The rivalry between the Jets and the Patriots dates back to September 17, 1960. Over the years, they have faced off 131 times in both regular season and playoffs, with the Patriots holding a record of 74 wins, 56 losses, and 1 tie. Their most recent encounter occurred on January 7, 2024, where the Jets secured a victory with a score of 17-3.
The Jets last defended their home turf successfully on October 27, 2015, in an overtime game that ended 26-20 in their favor.
This victory was particularly significant for Rodgers, as it marked his first win against the Patriots since joining the Jets.
Going into the game, the Jets were favored to win, and they delivered, scoring in all four quarters—7 points in the first three quarters and 3 points in the final quarter.
Rodgers executed a stellar performance, throwing 35 passes without an interception, completing 27 of them for a maximum gain of 27 yards, totaling 281 passing yards with 2 touchdown passes. He faced 2 sacks for a loss of 14 yards. Additionally, he collaborated with three teammates for 30 rushing attempts, accumulating 115 rushing yards and securing another touchdown.
