It was a thrilling start to the preseason as the New York Jets took on the New York Giants in a battle of the Big Apple. The Jets were victorious in the end, winning 32-24, and it was all thanks to a stellar performance from quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers, who is entering his 14th season in the NFL, made his preseason debut and did not disappoint. He finished the game with a perfect passer rating of 158.3, completing 11 of his 12 passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns. His first touchdown pass was a beautiful strike to wide receiver Jamison Crowder, who made an impressive catch in the end zone. Rodgers then connected with tight end Ryan Griffin for a second touchdown later in the game.
The Jets offense was firing on all cylinders, as they put up 447 total yards of offense and scored on all five of their red zone trips. Running back Le’Veon Bell had a strong performance, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Robby Anderson also had a great game, catching four passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.
The Giants had their moments as well, with quarterback Daniel Jones throwing for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Saquon Barkley also had a strong game, rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown.
Overall, it was a great start to the preseason for both teams, but it was Aaron Rodgers who stole the show. His performance was a reminder of why he is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and it will be exciting to see what he can do when the regular season starts.
