New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) runs a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
EAST RUTHERFORD — It’s over. It’s done. The 2023 preseason has concluded for both the New York Giants and New York Jets following Gang Green’s 32-24 victory over their cross-town rivals.Â
The Jets, playing their starters throughout the first quarter on both sides of the ball, made quick work of the Giants’ second-string groups. Jermaine Johnson and the defensive line harassed Tyrod Taylor consistently in their first two drives and even recorded a sack.Â
From there, Rodgers, starting in his first game as Jets quarterback, went to work. He threw a beautiful fade touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson with the kind of throw Jets fans haven’t seen from a quarterback ever. The 14-yard strike gave New York a 7-0 lead and had fans rejoicing for their new current situation. On the day, Rodgers finished 5-8 passing for 47 yards and a score while playing in two drives.Â
Gang Green would double their lead just a drive later when a Tommy DeVito pass was picked off by Brandin Echols who ran it back for a touchdown. The pick-six gave the Jets a 14-0 first-quarter lead and saw the end to most of the key starters on the roster.Â
From there though, the Giants turned to their undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito to bring them back into the game. Big Blue responded to the pick-six with a 14-play, 81-yard drive that was capped by a Jashaun Corbin one-yard run. Former Jets running back James Robinson quickly responded against his former team on the next drive with a 28-yard run that was the catalyst for a Graham Gano 57-yard field goal conversion.Â
Clinging to a 14-13 lead at the half, the Jets and Giants traded field goals to open the second half and keep Gang Green’s lead to a measly 17-16 margin. Tim Boyle’s entrance into the game saw the Jets…
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