Heroes, zeros from Jets’ Week 3 win over Patriots: Aaron Rodgers kept the chains moving

Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Jets’ 24-3 win over the Patriots on Thursday:

Hero

Aaron Rodgers.

The Jets quarterback completed 27-of-35 passes for 281 yards with two TDs and no turnovers with 118.9 rating.

He did it with a lot of short and medium-length passes that kept the chains moving as the Jets offense dominated the Patriots defense.

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets calls a play during the first quarter.
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets calls a play during the first quarter. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Unsung hero

Tyler Conklin.

The Jets tight end, who entered the game with two catches for 16 yards, caught five for 93 yards in the game.

He was a key outlet for Rodgers all game in tough spots, catching a 22-yarder on second-and-17 on the second TD drive and another 22-yarder on third-and-9 late in the first half.

And then, on the Jets first scoring drive of the third quarter, he kept a drive alive with an 18-yard catch on third-and-three.

Zero

Jacoby Brissett.

The Patriots placeholder quarterback completed 12-of-18 passes for 98 quiet yards and was sacked five times for 46 yards in losses.

Brissett simply couldn’t get much going all night for New England.

 Chuck Clark #36 of the New York Jets tackles Jacoby Brissett #7 of the New England Patriots during the second quarter.
Chuck Clark #36 of the New York Jets tackles Jacoby Brissett #7 of the New England Patriots during the second quarter. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Key stat

10-of-15: That was the Jets production on third downs for the game, unheard-of efficiency for the offense in years past with another quarterback.

Quote

“He may not be what he used to be, but he still has plenty in those legs, his arm is still 30 and his mind is still operating at a high level. He was definitely impressive today.’’

— Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers

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