The New York Jets got off to a great start against the New England Patriots at MetLIfe Stadium on Thursday Night Football in Week 3. After their first drive stalled, Aaron Rodgers led the team on two straight scoring drives to take a 14–0 lead in the first half.

Aaron Rodgers looked sharp early as the New York Jets played host to the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on Thursday. The former Green Bay Packers great found one of his former teammates in the NFC North for a touchdown to give the Jets a 7-0 lead after the PAT.

The pivotal moment for Allen Lazard, in the eyes of offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, materialized before any of his six catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns Monday.

Wideout Allen Lazard and the New York Jets will collide with the league's 27th-ranked pass defense when they play the New England Patriots in Week 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 PM ET on Thursday. Is Lazard's game versus the Patriots this week a good time to start him in fantasy? Below, we break down his relevant fantasy statistics.

My analysis: Aaron Rodgers plays favorites. It’s the reason half of his old Packers pals had contracts with the Jets last season. The one favor that was good enough to stick around for 2024 is wideout Allen Lazard, who scored two touchdowns in the loss to San Francisco in Week 1.

The New York Jets opened Week 3 of the NFL season by wrecking the New England Patriots 24-3 behind the 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers playing like his vintage self, going 27-35 with 281 passing yards, no interceptions and two touchdowns.