Live Updates: Patriots vs. Jets – Score and Highlights from ‘Thursday Night Football’

The New England Patriots and New York Jets are set to reignite their storied rivalry on “Thursday Night Football,” but this time with a new dynamic.

For the first time since 1999, Bill Belichick will not be leading the Patriots as head coach. Under Belichick’s tenure, the Patriots dominated the Jets, boasting a 37-11 regular-season record against their AFC East rivals and cycling through seven different head coaches in New York since 2000.

Now, the Jets have a golden opportunity to turn the tide against a New England squad navigating the season under new head coach Jerod Mayo. Both teams come into this game with something to prove.

The Patriots had an impressive Week 1 upset over the Bengals but fell back to earth with a competitive overtime loss to the Seahawks in Week 2. Patriots fans are now growing eager to see No. 3 overall draft pick Drake Maye get a shot, as he’s been sitting behind veteran Jacoby Brissett thus far.

On the other hand, the Jets are still trying to find their rhythm. After a tough loss to the 49ers in Week 1 and an uneven performance against the Titans in Week 2, they managed to scrape together a win, although it wasn’t the prettiest.

The spotlight is now on as the Patriots and Jets clash once more in prime time. Below are key moments and updates from this much-anticipated Week 3 “Thursday Night Football” showdown.

Drake Maye Makes NFL Debut
The Patriots have given rookie Drake Maye some snaps in this lopsided “Thursday Night Football” game. The No. 3 pick from the 2024 NFL Draft is looking to lead New England to their first touchdown of the night.

Jets Extend Lead with Field Goal
Kicker Greg Zuerlein nailed a 28-yard field goal, putting the Jets up 24-3. This marked his first successful kick of the game after missing an earlier attempt from 45 yards.

Rhamondre Stevenson Fumbles, Setting Up Jets for Success
On his sixth carry, Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was stripped by Jets safety Chuck Clark, leading to a fumble recovery. The turnover positioned the Jets at New England’s 37-yard line, setting up a potential scoring drive.

End of Third Quarter: Jets in Control
The Jets are firmly in command, outgaining the Patriots by 271 yards. They are on track to improve to 2-1 for the season. With Aaron Rodgers nearing his first 300-yard passing game since 2021, the Jets are deciding whether to keep pushing or take a conservative approach in this blowout.

Morgan Moses Injury Update
Jets’ right tackle Morgan Moses suffered a left leg injury after a Patriots defender rolled into him at the end of the third quarter. Moses, who has started 146 games in his NFL career, appeared to be in significant pain as trainers attended to him.

Patriots Penalty: Roughing the Passer on Rodgers
Patriots linebacker Josh Uche was flagged for roughing the passer after hitting Aaron Rodgers a beat late on a third-and-2 play. Rodgers, however, emerged unscathed.

Brissett Slow to Get Up After Another Sack
Jacoby Brissett was sacked for the fourth time, and he stayed down briefly after the play. With the Patriots trailing 21-3, there’s speculation that Drake Maye might get more time on the field as the game slips away.

Rodgers and Wilson Connect for 2-Yard Touchdown
Aaron Rodgers threw a perfectly placed 2-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson, extending the Jets’ lead to 21-3. Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez nearly intercepted the ball, but Rodgers’ accuracy made the difference.

Jets Burn Second Timeout Early in Third Quarter
The Jets used their second timeout of the half just a few minutes into the third quarter. Despite the setback, they were in scoring range again, comfortably leading the Patriots.

Rodgers Closing in on 300-Yard Game
At halftime, Rodgers had already thrown for 170 yards, putting him on pace to surpass his season-high of 176 passing yards from Week 2. With 300 yards in sight, it could be his first such game since Week 14 of the 2021 season.

As the Patriots and Jets continue to battle, all eyes are on how this renewed rivalry will unfold under new leadership.