Aaron Rodgers had a stellar performance in his return to MetLife Stadium, throwing two touchdown passes as the Jets dominated the Patriots in a 24-3 victory in their home opener on Thursday night.
Rodgers, who had suffered a torn achilles tendon in his last game at the stadium, showed no signs of the injury as he led the Jets to victory. The 40-year-old quarterback was impressive, making plays with his legs and precise throws to carve through New England’s defense.
Rodgers completed 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards, connecting with Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard for touchdowns. The crowd cheered for Rodgers throughout the game as the Jets ended their losing streak against the Patriots.
The Jets defense was strong, sacking Jacoby Brissett five times and forcing turnovers. The team also got a score from Breece Hall to secure the win.
New York dominated the game from start to finish, with Rodgers leading the way and the defense shutting down the Patriots.
The crowd went wild as Rodgers took the field and continued to be electrified by his plays throughout the game.
The Jets took an early lead thanks to a penalty on the Patriots, and never looked back. Rodgers and the offense continued to produce, extending their lead and securing the win.
The victory was a significant one for the Jets, who had struggled against the Patriots in recent matchups.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Jets, led by Rodgers’ superb play and a solid defensive effort.
