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EAST RUTHERFORD − It's time for Jets (1-1) football from the Meadowlands as Gang Green hosts the New England Patriots (1-1) tonight at MetLife Stadium.

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EAST RUTHERFORD − It's time for Jets (1-1) football from the Meadowlands as Gang Green hosts the New England Patriots (1-1) tonight at MetLife Stadium.

Aaron Rodgers helped the Jets to their first victory of the season in a 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

There will undoubtedly be a different type of atmosphere with a wide range of emotions in Rodgers' return to MetLife for his first start since he tore his Achilles only four plays into his Jets' tenure last September.

So how will it go for the four-time NFL MVP? Will he build off last week's win and move the Jets' to a 2-1 record? Or can the Patriots, behind a strong running game, pull off an upset on the road during the short week?

Here's our live coverage and analysis for Jets vs Patriots Week 3 matchup from MetLife Stadium:

The Patriots get on the board with a 44-yard field goal from kicker Joey Slye.

As it was the first two games, penalties continue to be an issue for the Jets, as a defensive pass interference on cornerback D.J. Reed turned into a 34-yard penalty, moving the ball from the Patriots 41-yard line all the way to the Jets' 25 yard line after the enforcement.

A sack from Will McDonald and two incompletions from Jacoby Brissett would lead to an eventual field goal for New England.

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Jets' head coach Robert Saleh challenge pays off, as running back Breece Hall scores to give Gang Green a two score lead early nearly at the halfway point of the first half.

It's Hall's third touchdown of the season and second on the ground.

Aaron Rodgers throws his first touchdown pass as a member of the Jets' at MetLife Stadium on a 10-yard TD to Allen Lazard, who's already scored his third receiving touchdown of the season.

The drive really took off when Patriots' linebacker Jahlani Tavai body slammed running back Breece Hall to the ground, resulting in a15-yard penalty and the ball in New England territory near midfield. Rodgers would find Lazard, his long time Packers' teammate, only four plays later.

Will McDonald, who's coming off a career high three-sack performance in Week 2 against the Titans, nearly got his fourth of the season but Patriots' QB Jacoby Brissett got rid of the ball just in time to tight end Hunter Henry for no gain as both teams go three-and-out on their opening drives of the game.

In Rodgers' first play, he passes short right to Wilson for a gain of six yards. He then showed off the hustle as he scrambled for a five yard run, picking up a first down on the ensuing play.

The Patriots have won the coin toss and have deferred to get the ball to begin the second half. QB Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will be on offense first.

How will depleted Jets defense respond on short week?

Already without Jermaine Johnson due to a Achilles injury and Haason Reddick due to contractual issues, the Jets will be without another member of their defense, as linebacker C.J. Mosley has been ruled out for tonight's game with a toe injury.

Even though they're not facing a prolific offense by any stretch of the imagination, the Jets' defense (which ranks 24th in the NFL) could have their hands full playing for the third time in 11 days.

Full NY Jets and New England Patriots inactives

Jets inactives

ILB C.J. Mosley
OT Max Mitchell
RB Israel Abanikanda
OT Carter Warren
DE Eric Watts
CB Jarrick Benard-Converse

Patriots inactives

LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
QB Joe Milton III
CB Marco Wilson
DE Jamree Kromah
OT Vederian Lowe
OL Sidy Sow

NY Jets vs New England Patriots time today

Date: Thursday, Sept. 19
Time: 8:15 p.m.
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

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NY Jets vs Patriots history

Series record: Patriots lead, 74-55-1
Jets' last win: Jan. 7, 2024 (17-3)
Patriots' last win: Sept. 24, 2023 (15-10)

NY Jets vs Patriots prediction

The pick: Jets 27, Patriots 20

Here's why: The Jets will struggle against the Patriots rush attack that has dominated through the first two weeks. Making his home debut this season, QB Aaron Rodgers will lead enough scoring drives while the defense makes the critical stops when needed to give Gang Green the win, ultimately moving the organization above .500 for the first time since last October.

NY Jets vs Patriots odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Wednesday, Sept. 18:

Spread: Jets by 6.5
Over/Under: 38.5 points
Moneyline: Jets (-275), Patriots (+220)

Jets vs Patriots injury updates

NY Jets: LB C.J. Mosley (Toe) is questionable as he did not practice on Wednesday.
Patriots: C David Andrews, (Hip), OL Mike Onwenu, (Wrist), S Jabrill Peppers, (Shoulder)DE Deatrich Wise Jr (Shoulder) are questionable while LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (Shoulder) T Vederian Lowe, (Knee) G Sidy Sow (Ankle) and LB Oshane Ximines (Knee) have been ruled out for Thursday night.