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As particular person matchups proceed to leak forward of the NFL’s official schedule launch afterward Thursday, Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets stay a selected supply of intrigue.
Brian Costello of the New York Publish reported that the Jets will journey to Texas to face Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 17, in Week 2 motion.
The leaks have been coming in quick and livid for the Jets.
In accordance with Costello, they’re additionally set to play the primary Monday Night time Soccer sport of the season in opposition to the Buffalo Payments on Sept. 11; the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 on Oct. 15; the New England Patriots in Week 3 on Sept. 24 and in Week 18 (both Saturday, Jan. 6 or Sunday, Jan. 7); the defending champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs on Sunday Night time Soccer on Oct. 1; the Miami Dolphins on Black Friday; and a Huge Apple showdown in opposition to the New York Giants in Week 8 on Sunday, Oct. 29.
The Cowboys have additionally had a number of games already introduced or leaked. They’re going to open the season in opposition to the Giants on Sept. 10 and the 2 groups will play once more in Week 10 on Nov. 12.
They’re additionally anticipated to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night time Soccer in Week 5 (October eighth), the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3, the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving and reportedly will end their season in opposition to the Commanders in Week 18.
Rodgers will most likely be happy to see the Cowboys. In 10 career games in opposition to Dallas, he is gone 8-2 with 19 landing passes and simply two interceptions.
The Jets have additionally gained three straight video games in opposition to the Cowboys relationship again to the 2011 season, although each groups will look dramatically completely different from the final time they met in 2019.
However the Week 2 matchup might be a battle between potential playoff groups and an early check for the Jets as they appear to show they’re among the many NFL’s contenders this season.
