Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the third week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the New England Patriots to the New York Jets. The return of Aaron Rodgers Yes, it's been two weeks of Rodgers under centre for the New York Jets at quarterback, but Thursday night will see the return of the prodigal son, in what should be Rodgers' full home debut, after missing the entire season after just four offensive snaps last year.
The game itself, which kicks off the week's action, is intriguing with both teams sitting at 1-1.Last week, the Jets offense kicked into gear a little in the second half against the Tennessee Titans.
In the first week of action, the New England Patriots pulled off a huge win in Cincinnati, but last week they gave up a lot on the defensive side of the ball.
It feels like this could be the fairytale home re-debut that Aaron Rodgers needs - if things go the Jets' way. Something's gotta give Next weekend the Pittsburgh Steelers will send a group of legendary players to Ireland for a sold out watch party at Croke Park, with the missionaries including former Super Bowl Champions Willie Parker and James Farrior.