Jets Fans Burn Patriots Jersey in Wild Tailgate Scene Before Thursday Night Football

Jets fans were in high spirits leading up to the Thursday night game against the Patriots at MetLife Stadium. A video surfaced on social media showing fans in the parking lot burning a No. 10 jersey. The clip featured a Jets fan in a green hat and a chef’s shirt with “JETS” written on the back, rallying fellow fans with a spirited chant of “J-E-T-S” before setting the jersey ablaze, much to the delight of the crowd.

The New England jersey quickly turned to ashes as the group of fans continued their chant, with Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” playing in the background. The identity of the jersey burner remains a mystery, raising questions about whether the jersey belonged to former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, now with the Jaguars, or the Patriots’ third overall pick in this year’s draft, Drake Maye. If it was indeed a Maye jersey, the burning gesture would have been a costly one, considering the price tag of $129 for a similar jersey on the Patriots’ website, in contrast to a $38.99 Jones jersey.

The Jets entered the game with a 1-1 record, hosting the Patriots for their home opener in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This game marked Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ return to MetLife Stadium since last season’s opener against the Bills, where he suffered a season-ending injury on the first offensive possession, significantly impacting the team’s trajectory.

Rodgers has had a strong start to the season, throwing 31 completions for 343 yards and three touchdowns in the first two games. The matchup between the Jets and the Patriots drew significant attention, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome of this divisional rivalry clash. Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses.