Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IISeptember 20, 2024
Al Bello/Getty Images
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets travelled to a 24-3 home win over the New England Patriots on Thursday night.
The Jets outgained the Pats 400-139 and had the ball for over 40 minutes. Rodgers finished 27-of-35 passes for 281 lawns and 2 goals, one to Allen Lazard for 10 lawns in the very first quarter and another to Garrett Wilson for 2 backyards in the 3rd.
New York City Jets @nyjets
ALLEN LAZARD TOUCHDOWN ❕ ❕ ❕<< a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEvsNYJ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">> #NEvsNYJ< on << a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonPrime?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">> @NFLonPrime< < a href="https://t.co/zihdOnQkrF">> pic.twitter.com/zihdOnQkrF
New York City Jets @nyjets
G5 G5 G5 G5 G5 G5 G5 G5 G5 G5 G5 G5<< a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEvsNYJ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">> #NEvsNYJ< on << a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonPrime?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">> @NFLonPrime< < a href="https://t.co/yDB13TZbBQ">> pic.twitter.com/yDB13TZbBQ
In in between those ratings, running back Breece Hall topped a 13-play, 91-yard drive with a one-yard goal in the 2nd quarter. Hall ended up with 83 overall backyards and a goal, and he now has 290 overall lawns and 3 ratings through 3 video games.
The Jets defense shut the Patriots down all night and crushed New England in the trenches, collecting 7 sacks. Will McDonald IV blazed a trail with 2, and he completed with 4 quarterback hits.
The Pats had simply 93 overall backyards before their last drive, which was led by novice Drake Maye in mop-up task after taking control of for veteran starter Jacoby Brissett. Maye led the Pats downfield with 46 lawns on 16 plays to the Jets’ seven-yard line, however a sack ended the video game.
Eventually, this was a dominant win for the Jets and especially for the 40-year-old Rodgers, who reversed the clock on Thursday and provided a mind-blowing efficiency. He was assisted by Hall, especially in the very first half. Playmakers on both sides, and the defense as a whole, shined too.
Jack McGuire @JackMacCFB
Aaron Rodgers takes this group on drives in a method most Jets fans have actually ever seen. << br><> < br>> Hard to explain seeing your group having a proficient QB after years of QB hell. You truly do not understand what to do with your hands.
garrett @jalenreagors
How can you see Aaron Rodgers hang back & play football and believe “yeah this guy isn’t the best QB ever”
Ben Houselog @benlikessport
* pocket collapsing around Aaron Rodgers *<< br><> < br>> Rodgers to Allen Lazard in some way: << a href="https://t.co/muPRMVYFbN">> pic.twitter.com/muPRMVYFbN
Jl @MIK3MCDANIEL
i do not care aaron rodgers is the most skilled quarterback to ever exist
Zack Wheeler FC @cywheela
Aaron Rodgers dotting up defenses << a href="https://t.co/XVbGnYUkQ2">> pic.twitter.com/XVbGnYUkQ2
The Jet Press @TheJetPress
This does not even appear like 2022 Aaron Rodgers. It appears like 2021 Aaron Rodgers.<< br><> < br>> This appears like MVP Aaron Rodgers.<< br><> < br>> The movement exists. The rust is strongly gotten rid of. Essential– the self-confidence is back.<< br><> < br>> The << a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jets?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">> #Jets< have a Super Bowl ceiling with this variation of Rodgers.
Cantankerous Steve @SteveO_Capalot
40 years of age ass Aaron Rodgers tossing the ball much better than 95% of the league
Paulos @LoswitheMos
Enjoying Aaron Rodgers cook methodically like this is stunning I miss out on these QBs << a href="https://t.co/JQaP9CWQzO">> pic.twitter.com/JQaP9CWQzO