Rodgers leads Jets to victory over Patriots in NFL

The New York Jets won their first home game of the new season in the National Football League (NFL) by a clear margin. Star quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the Jets to a 24-3 victory against the New England Patriots. After eight home defeats against the Patriots in the series, the Jets won against their rivals in their own stadium for the first time since 2015.

Rodgers thus celebrated a successful return to MetLife Stadium. A little over a year ago, the quarterback tore his Achilles tendon in his first and, to date, last home game for the Jets and missed the rest of the season. There are no signs of injury for a 40-year-old. “It really was a special evening. The chants from the fans told me a lot,” said Rodgers after his first home game in over a year.

Quarterback duel for Rodgers

Rodgers threw two touchdown passes against the Patriots, in the first quarter to Allen Lazard and in the third to Garrett Wilson, which gave the hosts a 21-3 lead. Rodgers completed 27 of his 35 passes, covering 281 yards. Breece Hall also scored a touchdown for the Jets in the second running game.

The game was less confident for Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett. He was brought down five times by the strong Jets defense and threw for just 98 yards. At the end of the fourth quarter, he was replaced by league newcomer Drake Maye. The Patriots lost for the second time in their third game of the season, while the Jets won their second game in their third encounter.

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