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Aaron Rodgers dominates as Jets outscore Patriots in home opener


Aaron Rodgers dominates as Jets outscore Patriots in home opener

Aaron Rodgers pushed the Patriots around…and his head coach.

Rodgers and the Jets dominated New England in their home opener at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night with a 24-3 victory.

Rodgers deliberately dismantled the Patriots’ defense, completing 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns.

Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes for the Jets during their win on Thursday. Charles Wenzelberg

The win gave the Jets their first 2-1 lead since 2015, but the overwhelming victory was not without a strange scene.

After a touchdown by Breece Hall in the second quarter gave the Jets a 14-0 lead, television cameras showed an awkward exchange between Rodgers and Jets coach Robert Saleh.

When Rodgers came to the sideline, Saleh tried to hug him, but Rodgers put his hands on Saleh’s chest and pushed him lightly while saying something to the coach before walking away, glaring at Saleh.

Allen Lazard stretches for a touchdown during the Jets’ victory on September 19. Bill Kostroun for the NY Post
Will McDonald IV celebrates the Jets’ victory on September 19. Charles Wenzelberg

It’s clear whose side Jets fans would be on in a dispute between the coach and the quarterback, as they broke out into “Aaron Rodgers” chants several times in the second half.

The Jets couldn’t just pull off a nice win without something strange happening.

Tyler Conklin celebrates a first down in the Jets’ win on September 19. Charles Wenzelberg
Breece Hall and Aaron Rodgers react during the Jets’ win over the Patriots on September 19. Charles Wenzelberg

Aside from the odd interaction between Saleh and Rodgers, it was a good night for the Jets.

MetLife rocked during the pregame introductions, reminiscent of last year’s season opener, and Rodgers was again the last player introduced to thunderous applause.

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