EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers made his homecoming to MetLife Stadium a memorable one, leading the NY Jets to a dominant 24-3 win over the New England Patriots. In his first home game since a major Achilles injury last year, Rodgers showed he’s still got it. The Jets fans couldn’t stop cheering as their star quarterback delivered an impressive performance.
Rodgers threw two touchdowns, one to Garrett Wilson and another to Allen Lazard, helping the NY Jets break an eight-game losing streak against the Patriots at home. He completed 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards, making it look easy as he sliced through New England’s defense. “It felt great to be back out there,” Rodgers said. “The fans were amazing, and it was a really special night for me.”
The Jets’ defense also stepped up, sacking Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett five times. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye made his NFL debut for New England late in the game, but it was too late to make a difference.
The Jets’ victory marked their second win of the season, improving their record to 2-1. Rodgers is clearly still in top form, and the NY Jets’ score reflected that. Jets head coach Robert Saleh was all smiles after the game, saying, “Aaron’s arm is still sharp, and his mind is as quick as ever.”
The game wasn’t close, as the Jets controlled it from start to finish. They outgained the Patriots 400 yards to 139 and had 27 first downs compared to New England’s 11. The Jets’ defense also forced a fumble in the second half, which led to a field goal by Greg Zuerlein, pushing the Jets’ score even higher.
This win also snapped a six-game losing streak for the Jets in Thursday night games. With Rodgers healthy and playing well, the Jets have plenty of momentum as they look forward to their next matchup.
For NY Jets fans, this was a game to remember. Rodgers looked sharp, the defense was dominant, and the energy at MetLife Stadium was electric. As the season progresses, fans will be eager to see how far this team can go. If they keep playing like this, the NY Jets’ score will continue to climb.
