New England is not in a position to develop a rookie QB in game action right now. It’s better to throw Jacoby Brissett out there than risk ruining Drake Maye.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jacoby Brissett was on the bench late in the fourth quarter Thursday night, and Drake Maye was on the field. Brissett was over on the sideline, white towel draped over his head, while Maye was calling signals in the huddle, getting his first NFL experience.

-- Even the reliable parts of the Patriots offense unraveled at MetLife Stadium. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson appeared to suffer a finger injury after getting flagged for a facemask in the first half. In the second half, he lost his first fumble of the season.

The Patriots offense struggled to get anything going, while Aaron Rodgers carved up the New England defense to lead the Jets to a 24-3 victory on Thursday night.

New England is 1-1 after their surprising Week 1 victory over the Bengals in Cincinnati before a disappointing home-opener loss to the Seahawks in overtime on Sunday.From NFL plays to college sports scores,

Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season gets underway with Thursday Night Football as the New York Jets host the New England Patriots. Find the start time, channel and how to watch.