The offense didn’t slow down after halftime, making a three-score game when Rodgers connected with Wilson on a 2-yard scoring pass, the sophomore wideout’s first of the season, in the third quarter to extend the lead to 21–3. The Jets’ 18-point margin was their largest third-quarter lead over New England in their last 26 home games (1998 regular-season finale) and the largest in any game in their last 49 meetings (2000).

Rodgers looked spry at 40, but showed mobility to extend the play and gain yards downfield. He had 18 yards rushing, 11 of them on a scramble down the Jets’ sideline, where he took a shot from Keion White.

“This was kind of a first step in playing the way I know I can play,” Rodgers said. “I felt like I was myself a couple years ago.”

The Jets defense didn’t take its foot off the gas pedal while allowing 139 total yards. DE Will McDonald, who had a 3-sack performance in Week 2 against Tennessee, led the Green & White with 2 of the team’s 7 sacks, while LB Quincy Williams’ 8 tackles led the team. S Chuck Clark also recorded his first sack in the Green & White, forcing a fumble by RB Rhamondre Stevenson and recovering it.

“We talk about a style of play and a standard and just playing with tireless effort,” Saleh said. “Only 11 caps per ball and I thought we did that.”

With 4:24 remaining, the Patriots brought in rookie QB Drake Maye, selected third overall in April’s draft. He drove the ball to New York’s 7-yard line before being sacked by DE Takk McKinley and Thomas.

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With CJ Mosley (teen) inactive, Jamien Sherwood started with Mike linebacker. …. Breece HallThe second-quarter TD gave him a score in six straight games. … WR Garrett Wilson extended his multiple-reception streak to 31 games. He has caught a pass in every game of his NFL career. … Morgan Moses left the game with a knee injury late in the third quarter and rookie Olu Fashanu came in and made his NFL debut. … Rookie RB Isaiah Davis got his first offensive snaps of the season. … The Jets have a short bye this weekend before returning to action next week when the Denver Broncos visit MetLife Stadium.