After dropping their first loss of the season, the New England Patriots (1-1) will be looking to bounce back with a win over quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets (1-1) on Thursday.
The Patriots are overmatched on paper, but they can be counted on to put up a fight against the Jets. They are built to be competitive in every game regardless of their record. The good news is football isn’t played on paper, and the Patriots should be motivated with a lot riding on this game.
Another loss would make overcoming their tough regular season schedule even harder. However, a win over the Jets on the road would create renewed hope for the team this season. Here are five keys to victory for the Patriots on Thursday night: