An AFC East rivalry matchup is set to kick off Week 3 of the NFL season.
The Patriots will pay a visit to the Jets on “Thursday Night Football” this week, with both teams standing at 1-1 through early action.
While New York enters the game favorited to win its second-straight contest, the Patriots have established themselves as a tougher opponent to beat than some expected entering the season. Led by veteran QB Jacoby Brissett and RB Rhamondre Stevenson, New England has shown toughness through two games under new head coach Jerod Mayo.
After the team parted ways with legendary coach Bill Belichick in the offseason, Mayo has guided New England to a 16-10 win over the Bengals in Week 1 and a 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks in Week 2.
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On Thursday, the Patriots are aiming to contain a Jets offense that’s slowly figuring things out. We’ve finally gotten our first looks at QB Aaron Rodgers in action with New York, and through two games, Rodgers has 343 passing yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
While its Week 1 loss to the defending NFC champion 49ers wasn’t an ideal way to open the season, New York bounced back with a 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday. So far, the Jets have heavily relied on their multi-talented RB duo of Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, who have each caught a touchdown pass from Rodgers.
Rodgers, 40, is still readjusting to the field after his season-ending injury in 2023, but the Jets enter Thursday with momentum on their side. On the other hand, New England will be looking to continue asserting itself as a serious playoff threat in the AFC despite being originally projected by many to finish in the bottom tier of the league.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Week 3’s “Thursday Night Football” matchup between the Jets and Patriots. Follow along with the action below.
Jets vs. Patriots score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
| Patriots | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| Jets | 7 | – | – | – | – |
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Jets vs. Patriots live updates, highlights from Week 3 ‘Thursday Night Football’ game
All times E.T.
8:55 p.m. — The chemistry between Rodgers and Lazard from their Packers days is clear. Lazard picks up 27 yards after making some New England defenders miss.
Rodgers and Lazard 🤞#NEvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/dm5GNBnIEl— NFL (@NFL) September 20, 2024
End of first quarter: Jets 7, Patriots 0
8:53 p.m. — Breece Hall picks up six yards on the ground, giving him 28 in the game so far. That concludes the first frame of action.
8:47 p.m. — On 3rd & 7, Brissett is sacked by Micheal Clemons and Will McDonald IV. New England will punt again, and the Jets have an opportunity to go up by two scores in the first quarter.
The @nyjets meet at the QB for the sack 😤#NEvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/0cacan76nk— NFL (@NFL) September 20, 2024
8:44 p.m. — As the Patriots look to answer, Jacoby Brissett completes passes to WR Ja’Lynn Polk and TE Hunter Henry to move the chains.
Jets 7, Patriots 0
8:38 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — New York is moving the ball well in the first quarter. Rodgers completes a quick eight-play drive with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Lazard, already the receiver’s third score of the season.
Rodgers. Lazard. SIX!
And the @nyjets love it for their QB ❤️#NEvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/tk33ykcpMV— NFL (@NFL) September 20, 2024
8:32 p.m. — 20-year-old RB Braelon Allen starts the Jets’ drive with two carries for 16 yards, and an unnecessary roughness penalty on New England pushes New York to the Patriots’ 31-yard line already.
8:28 p.m. — It’s a three-and-out for New England after it picked up just one yard on the ground from Rhamondre Stevenson.
8:23 p.m. — The Patriots defense recovers from the first few plays. Deatrich Wise Jr. gets to Rodgers for a sack on 1st & 20, and that’s too much for New York to overcome. The Jets will punt.
.@wisehog94 gets to Rodgers for the sack 💪#NEvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/fV7iZqjgef— NFL (@NFL) September 20, 2024
8:20 p.m. — Aaron Rodgers finds WR Mike Williams, a veteran offseason addition who’s still been recovering from an injury, for a five-yard pick up on first down. WR Allen Lazard makes a catch for another 11 yards, and the Jets offense is moving well early.
8:17 p.m. — The Patriots kick off, and the Jets offense takes the field to begin the evening. They’re under way at MetLife Stadium.
7:51 p.m. — Aaron Rodgers is making his home debut for the Jets tonight.
Welcome home, @AaronRodgers12! pic.twitter.com/Oi2g09q46N
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 19, 2024
7:09 p.m. — As for the Jets, they’ll be without LB C.J. Mosley against New England.
Inactives for #NEvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/kmnFH3WMlt
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 19, 2024
7:07 p.m. — About an hour out from kickoff, here’s a look at the Patriots’ inactive list tonight.
Patriots inactives. pic.twitter.com/3zs4UgORh0
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 19, 2024
What channel is Jets vs. Patriots on today?
The Jets vs. Patriots primetime matchup will not be broadcasted on national television, with the only national viewing options accessible through streaming on Amazon Prime and NFL+.
Canadian viewers can stream the game on DAZN NFL.
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Jets vs. Patriots start time
- Date: Thursday, September 19
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Thursday’s matchup between the Jets and Patriots will kick off at 8:15 p.m. from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Jets schedule 2024
Here’s a look at New York’s next five games after a 1-1 start to the year.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 19 | vs. Patriots | 8:15 p.m. |
| Sept. 29 | vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. |
| Oct. 6 | vs. Vikings (London) | 9:30 a.m. |
| Oct. 14 | vs. Bills | 8:15 p.m. |
| Oct. 20 | at Steelers | 8:20 p.m. |
Patriots schedule 2024
After their 1-1 start to the 2024 season, here’s a look at the Patriots’ next five matchups.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 19 | at Jets | 8:15 p.m. |
| Sept. 29 | at 49ers | 4:05 p.m. |
| Oct. 6 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. |
| Oct. 13 | vs. Texans | 1 p.m. |
| Oct. 20 | vs. Jaguars (London) | 9:30 a.m. |
