Patriots vs. Jets live updates: How to watch, predictions for 'Thursday Night Football'
The New England Patriots and New York Jets renew their rivalry on "Thursday Night Football," but with a different look.
When the two AFC East rivals meet in MetLife Stadium on Thursday night, Bill Belichick won't be on the New England sideline for the matchup for the first time since 1999.
During Belichick's tenure, the Patriots owned the Jets: Belichick's teams went 37-11 in the regular season vs. the Jets and their lineup of seven head coaches since 2000.
The Jets, though, have an opportunity to pen a new chapter against a Patriots team that will have to find its way under the guidance of new head coach Jerod Mayo. Both teams still have a bit to prove.
After a Week 1 stunner against the Bengals, the Patriots crashed back to Earth, losing a competitive game to the Seahawks in overtime. Now, Pats fans are anxiously (and maybe impatiently) awaiting the nod to No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye, who has been on the bench behind Jacoby Brissett this season.
The Jets are also finding their footing after a wishy-washy first two weeks of the season: New York was handed a brutal loss by the 49ers in Week 1, and struggled to get going against the Titans in Week 2. They came away with a win, though it wasn't aesthetically pleasing football.
NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where do Jets, Patriots sit entering Week 3 matchup?
The Patriots-Jets rivalry is rekindled on Thursday night. USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights and more from the Week 3 "Thursday Night Football" matchup below:
Jets vs. Patriots start time
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
Local TV: Fox 5 (New York market) | Fox 25 (Boston market)
NFL fans hoping to catch the "Thursday Night Football" game live must be subscribed to Amazon Prime to stream the contest.
Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color commentary), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter) will be on the call for Amazon's broadcast.
Patriots at Jets predictions, picks
Here are the USA TODAY Sports staff’s predictions for the “Thursday Night Football” Week 3 matchup:
Lorenzo Reyes: Jets 21, Patriots 17
Tyler Dragon: Jets 24, Patriots 16
Richard Morin: Jets 23, Patriots 22
Jordan Mendoza: Jets 17, Patriots 12
Jets vs. Patriots odds, moneyline, over/under
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Spread: Jets (-6.5)
Moneyline: Jets (-275); Patriots (+220)
Over/under: 38.5
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Oldest players in NFL in 2024
Just two players in 2024 NFL player pool surpass 40 years old: Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis. Coincidentally, both players were teammates on the Green Bay Packers earlier in their careers.
Here's the full list of the top 11 oldest players in football:
QB Aaron Rodgers, Jets: 40 years old (Dec. 2, 1983)
TE Marcedes Lewis, Bears: 40 years old (May 19, 1984)
K Matt Prater, Rams: 39 years old (Aug. 10, 1984)
K Nick Folk, Titans: 39 years old (Nov. 5, 1984)
QB Joe Flacco, Colts: 39 years old (Jan. 16, 1985)
C/LS J.J. Jansen, Panthers: 38 years old (Jan. 20, 1986)
C/LS Jon Weeks, Texans: 38 years old (Feb. 17, 1986)
P Thomas Morstead, Jets: 38 years old (March 8, 1986)
C/LS Morgan Cox, Titans: 38 years old (April 26, 1986)
QB Josh Johnson, Ravens: 38 years old (May 15, 1986)
DL Calais Campbell, Dolphin: 38 years old (September 1, 1986)
Why isn't Drake Maye starting?
While he hasn't been elevated to starter just yet, it appears that New England has a plan to ease Maye into the starting quarterback role.
The organization is giving Maye an abnormally large number of reps with the first-team offense in practice, according to head coach Jerod Mayo, who acknowledged that there's a delicate balance to strike between Brissett preparing for game week and Maye preparing for his career.
Is Haason Reddick playing vs. the Patriots?
Jets fans hoping to see their key offseason acquisition will have to wait. The pass rusher acquired from the Eagles hasn’t ended his holdout and has yet to play in 2024.
"Everyone goes through their own process, and I'll stand firm that when he gets here – we're going to welcome him with open arms, we're going to love him up and he's going to be part of this football team," Jets head coach Robert Saleh said earlier in the season.
Bill Belichick landing spots: Could Jets be a viable option in 2025?
The biggest selling point for Belichick would have to come on the offensive side of the ball. While Belichick enjoyed a rocky few years at the end of the New England tenure, his experience managing Tom Brady would make him a suitable choice to manage Aaron Rodgers. If he brings in a young, up-and-coming offensive coordinator, the Jets may be able to get more excited about their offense than they have been with Saleh at the helm.
If Belichick simply planned on targeting retread coordinator hires, the Jets may sour on him. But at the very least, the Jets will probably give him an interview if they move on from Saleh after 2024. After all, Belichick was famously the one who got away back in 2000 when he joined the Patriots.
There are other landing spots that make sense for the “Hoodie,” as well.
Aaron Rodgers can continue to make NFL history in 2024
If Aaron Rodgers is Aaron Rodgers in 2024, then he could continue to cement his case as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
Currently, Rodgers sits just 1,963 yards back of Hall of Fame Dolphins QB Dan Marino for eighth place on the all-time career passing list. That could be easy work for Rodgers if he jells with his skill position group, highlighted by wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
There’s a good chance that Rodgers could even surpass Matt Ryan for seventh by the time the season is over: Rodgers is just 3,394 yards behind Ryan’s place.
Of course, the yards don’t matter as much as the TDs: Rodgers has some work to do to catch up to former teammate Brett Favre. He’s 30 tuddies behind Favre for fourth-place all-time, a mark that’s possible to hit, but will take a vintage Rodgers to do it. – Joe Rivera
Career passing yardage list:
Tom Brady (2000-2022): 89,214
Drew Brees (2001-2020): 80,358
Peyton Manning (1998-2015): 71,940
Brett Favre (1991-2010): 71,838
Ben Roethlisberger (2004-2021): 64,088
Philip Rivers (2004-2020): 63,440
Matt Ryan (2008-2022): 62,792
Dan Marino (1983-1999): 61,361
Aaron Rodgers (2005-present): 59,398
Eli Manning (2004-2019): 57,023
Matthew Stafford (2009-present): 56,580
Career passing TDs list:
Tom Brady (2000-2022): 649
Drew Brees (2001-2020): 571
Peyton Manning (1998-2015): 539
Brett Favre (1991-2010): 508
Aaron Rodgers (2005-present): 478
Philip Rivers (2004-2020): 421
Dan Marino (1983-1999): 420
Ben Roethlisberger (2004-2021): 418
Matt Ryan (2008-2022): 381
Eli Manning (2004-2019): 366
Matthew Stafford (2009-present): 358
Vice president Aaron Rodgers? Almost, but not quite
Earlier in 2024, Aaron Rodgers once again made headlines – by almost headlining a presidential ticket.
Rodgers was hotly rumored to be named as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election, but that didn’t come to pass.
RFK Jr. confirmed that he was speaking with Rodgers, but he ultimately selected California lawyer Nicole Shanahan – no relation to the football Shanahans – as his VP candidate instead.
Kennedy ultimately suspended his presidential campaign, sparing all of us a Rodgers cabinet appointment. – Joe Rivera
Who is the highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL?
Nick Bosa's five-year, $170 million contract signed in 2023 with the San Francisco 49ers makes him not only the top-paid edge rusher, but also the NFL's highest-paid defensive player. That’s a group that Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick looks to break into, but the possibility currently seems distant given his holdout.
C.J. Mosley among Jets inactives for 'Thursday Night Football'
The Jets will be without a key defensive cog on Thursday night, as linebacker C.J. Mosley will be out while he nurses a foot injury. Mosley is a five-time, second-team All-Pro, signing with the Jets in 2019.
Inactives for #NEvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/kmnFH3WMlt
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 19, 2024
Robert Saleh career head coaching record
Since the Jets hired Saleh ahead of the 2021 season, he has led the Jets to a 19-34 record – a .358 win percentage.
New York has never qualified for the playoffs under Saleh.
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