Patriots vs. Jets live updates: Viewing details and predictions for ‘Thursday Night Football’
The New England Patriots and New York Jets are set to face off again in their ongoing rivalry during “Thursday Night Football,” but this match comes with a twist.
This will be the first time since 1999 that Bill Belichick will not be present on the sideline for the Patriots as they take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium.
Under Belichick, the Patriots have dominated their AFC East foes, boasting a record of 37 wins to just 11 losses against the Jets, who have cycled through seven head coaches since the year 2000.
Now, the Jets have a chance to start a new chapter against a Patriots team led by new head coach Jerod Mayo. Both teams are looking to prove their worth this season.
Following a surprising Week 1 victory over the Bengals, the Patriots fell back down to reality with a close overtime loss to the Seahawks. Now, fans are eager to see No. 3 overall draft pick Drake Maye take the field, as he’s currently backing up Jacoby Brissett.
The Jets, meanwhile, are also seeking stability after a shaky start: they suffered a heavy defeat against the 49ers in their first game and had a tough time against the Titans in their second. While they did secure a win, it was not a pretty performance.
As the Patriots and Jets reignite their rivalry tonight, YSL News Sports will offer live updates, highlights, and other coverage from the Week 3 “Thursday Night Football” clash:
Jets vs. Patriots game time
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 19
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The game between the Jets and Patriots is set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET, which is the standard start time for all of Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” games this NFL season.
Which channel is airing Thursday Night Football tonight?
- Live stream: Amazon Prime
- Local Broadcast: Fox 5 (New York) | Fox 25 (Boston)
<p“To watch the “Thursday Night Football” game live, fans must have an Amazon Prime subscription to stream it.
The broadcast team for Amazon will feature Al Michaels as the play-by-play announcer, Kirk Herbstreit as the color commentator, and Kaylee Hartung as the sideline reporter.
Predictions for Patriots at Jets
Check out the predictions from YSL News Sports staff for the “Thursday Night Football” 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
Betting odds, moneyline, and over/under for Jets vs. Patriots
The Jets are favored to win over the Patriots according to BetMGM’s NFL odds. Interested in betting? Take a look at the leading mobile sports betting applications offering NFL promotions in 2024, including the ESPN BET app and Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
- Spread: Jets (-6.5)
- Moneyline: Jets (-275); Patriots (+220)
- Over/under: 38.5
Oldest players in the NFL for 2024
In 2024, only two players in the NFL are over 40 years old: Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis, both of whom were previously teammates on the Green Bay Packers.
Here’s a complete list of the 11 oldest players in the league:
- 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, Dolphins: 38 years old (September 1, 1986)
Why isn’t Drake Maye starting?
Drake Maye has not yet been moved up to the starting position; it appears that New England has a strategy for gradually introducing him as their starting quarterback.
The organization is giving Maye a notably high amount of first-team practice reps, as confirmed by head coach Jerod Mayo. He pointed out that there needs to be a careful balance between preparing Brissett for the upcoming game and ensuring Maye is ready for his future in the league.
Is Haason Reddick playing against the Patriots?
Jets supporters anxiously waiting for their crucial offseason addition will have to hold on a little longer. The pass rusher, who was brought in from the Eagles, is still on holdout and has not yet participated in the 2024 season.
“Everyone has their own process, and I firmly believe that once he arrives – we’ll receive him warmly, give him all the support he needs, and he’ll become a valued member of our team,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh mentioned earlier this season.
Bill Belichick’s potential destinations: Is the Jets a possibility in 2025?
The primary appeal for Belichick would be on the offensive front. Even with a challenging ending to his time in New England, his experience with Tom Brady makes him a viable candidate to work with Aaron Rodgers. If he recruits a promising young offensive coordinator, the Jets may find their offense more promising than during Saleh’s tenure.
However, if Belichick’s strategy revolves around hiring recycled coordinators, the Jets might not be interested. Still, if they decide to part ways with Saleh after the 2024 season, Belichick would likely get an interview, especially considering he was the one that got away when he joined the Patriots in 2000.
There are several other suitable options for the “Hoodie” as well.
Aaron Rodgers has the chance to make NFL history in 2024
If Aaron Rodgers continues to perform at a high level in 2024, he could further solidify his legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
Currently, Rodgers is only 1,963 yards short of Hall of Fame Dolphins QB Dan Marino, placing him eighth on the all-time passing list. This milestone could be within reach if he builds chemistry with his offensive teammates, including standout wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
There’s a significant likelihood that Rodgers could surpass Matt Ryan for seventh place by the end of the season, as he trails Ryan by only 3,394 yards.
However, totals are not the sole focus—touchdowns matter more: Rodgers needs to catch up to former teammate Brett Favre, as he is 30 touchdowns behind Favre’s fourth-place standing. Achieving this will require Rodgers to deliver some of his signature performances. – Joe Rivera
Career passing yardage leaders:
- 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 touchdowns leaders:
- 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
- Passing yardage leaders by NFL team
Aaron Rodgers as VP? Not quite.
Earlier in 2024, Aaron Rodgers made headlines again—this time for nearly joining a presidential campaign.
There were strong rumors he would be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate in the 2024 election, but that never materialized.
RFK Jr. confirmed discussions with Rodgers, but ultimately selected California attorney Nicole Shanahan – not related to the famous football family – as his vice president.
Kennedy ended up suspending his presidential campaign, thus avoiding a scenario where Rodgers could have been in his cabinet. – Joe Rivera
Who is the highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL?
Nick Bosa’s five-year, $170 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers in 2023 not only makes him the highest-paid edge rusher but also the highest-paid defensive player in the league. This is a status that Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick aspires to, though it currently seems unlikely given his holdout.
C.J. Mosley among Jets’ inactive players for ‘Thursday Night Football’
The Jets will miss a crucial defensive player on Thursday night, as linebacker C.J. Mosley is out due to a foot injury. Mosley, a five-time second-team All-Pro, joined the Jets in 2019.
Robert Saleh’s head coaching record
Since being appointed head coach at the start of the 2021 season, Saleh has steered the Jets to a 19-34 record, resulting in a .358 win rate.
New York has not made the playoffs during Saleh’s tenure.
Jets vs. Patriots weather forecast
The weather at MetLife Stadium is set to be excellent for football. The temperature is expected to be around 77 degrees at kickoff, and it should remain above 70 degrees throughout the game, according to forecasts from the Weather Channel.
There is only a 1% chance of rain during the game. A gentle breeze is projected, not exceeding 5 mph, suggesting that weather conditions will not significantly affect gameplay.
Youngest NFL players in 2024
Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime was one of the few NFL players near the age of 20 at the season’s start. He made his debut with the Broncos on September 8, just two days after turning 21.
The 25 youngest players in the NFL as of September 1 were all under the age of 22. They are as follows:
- Braelon Allen, RB, Jets (20 years, 225 days)
- Audric Estime, RB, Broncos (20 years, 360 days)
- Nate Wiggins, CB, Ravens (21 years, 4 days)
- Cam Little, K, Jaguars (21 years, 15 days)
- Nabers, WR, Giants (21 years, 35 days)
- Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals (21 years, 42 days)
- Keon Coleman, WR, Bills (21 years, 107 days)
- Calen Bullock, S, Texans (21 years, 124 days)
- Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs (21 years, 127 days)
- Mekhi Wingo, DT, Lions (21 years, 137 days)
