The New York Jets are gearing up for their 2024 home opener at MetLife Stadium, facing off against the New England Patriots. After the Buffalo Bills' victory over the Miami Dolphins on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 2, they currently lead the AFC East, but both the Jets and Patriots are eager to make a statement as they enter Week 3 with identical 1-1 records.
New England secured an upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1, marking Jerod Mayo's first victory as head coach. However, they suffered an overtime loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. The Patriots' running game has been impressive, with Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson combining for 177 rushing yards in the recent game. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, a nine-year veteran, has started both games for the Patriots, keeping the turnovers at bay as they look to build on their early-season performance.
On the other hand, the Jets faced a tough challenge in Week 1 against the reigning NFC champion 49ers. They rebounded with a 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2, capitalizing on mistakes made by Tennessee. The Jets showcased their discipline by winning the turnover battle, forcing an interception, recovering a red-zone fumble, and blocking a punt that led to a field goal by Greg Zuerlein. After trailing 7-0, the Jets outscored the Titans 17-7 in the second half, looking to carry that momentum into their matchup against the Patriots.
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Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s Thursday Night Football" game
Matchup: New England Patriots at New York Jets
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Teams: Jets (1-1) vs. Patriots (1-1) in Amazon Prime's second "Thursday Night Football" game of the season for Week 3.
Emotions will be heightened for the Jets and their fans, especially after last season’s heartbreaking moment when Aaron Rodgers suffered an Achilles injury on the first series of Week 1. The four-time MVP is now 40 years old and is determined to prove he can deliver on the Super Bowl expectations in New York.
What time is the NFL game tonight?
Date: Thursday, Sept. 19
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The Jets vs. Patriots game will start at 8:15 p.m. ET, the same start time as all of Amazon's "Thursday Night Football" games for the 2024 NFL season.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on tonight?
Live stream: Amazon Prime
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