Why isn’t Aaron Rodgers playing tonight? Update on Jets QB for Week 3 preseason vs New York Giants

Modified Aug 24, 2024 15:21 GMT

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The New York Jets and New York Giants will face off on Saturday night to wrap up their 2024 preseason slate. Aaron Rodgers, the team's starting quarterback, and the other starters will not participate in tonight's preseason finale, according to an announcement made by Jets coach Robert Saleh on Thursday.

Let's examine why the veteran quarterback will not play in the last preseason game before the Jets' opening regular season game next month.

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Why isn’t Aaron Rodgers playing tonight?

Aaron Rodgers, 40, suffered a left Achilles tendon injury in his first competitive appearance for the New York Jets last year against the Buffalo Bills. It now appears that the next snap the veteran will take will come exactly one year after his last one, as coach Robert Saleh has confirmed Rodgers won't feature against the Giants on Saturday.

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Saleh determined it would be best to keep Rodgers and most starters off the field today. Although this strategy may cause some to scoff, the coach feels that the endless practice snaps Aaron Rodgers and the other first-team players receive are more important than the few they would get in a preseason game.

Saleh doesn't appear concerned about Rodgers' lack of preseason action, despite the quarterback not playing for the Jets at all this preseason.

Saleh reiterated that injury anxiety is not the reason behind his decision to rest his starters.

“I’m honestly not thinking about it from an injury standpoint because you can get hurt at practice, you can get hurt brushing your teeth,” Saleh said. “This has everything to do with whether we are preparing ourselves properly and not just looking at checking the old coaches’ box.”

The Jets' starting quarterback today will be Adrian Martinez, with rookie Andrew Peasley filling in as the backup.

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Where to watch New York Giants vs. New York Jets live?

The New York Giants and New York Jets will play their preseason finale on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 7:30 p.m. ET. NFL Network will broadcast the game nationwide. Play-by-play commentator Ian Eagle, color analyst Peter Schrager and sideline reporters Otis Livingston and Caroline Hendershot will be on call.

NFL Network is included in many cable bundles, but you can still catch the matchup tonight if you don't have cable. Fans can watch the game on streaming services such as DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and SlingTV.

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Below are all the details you need to watch the game:

Date and Time: Aug. 24, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

TV: NFL Network

Announcers: Ian Eagle (Play-by-Play), Peter Schrager (Analyst), Otis Livingston and Caroline Hendershot (Reporter)

Live streaming: FuboTV, Sling TV, NFL+

New York Jets’ regular season schedule in the spotlight

The New York Jets will play nine away games and eight at home in 2024. On Monday, Sept. 9, the Jets' first regular season match will take place on the road against the San Francisco 49ers, the reigning NFC champion. On Oct. 6, they will also play the Minnesota Vikings in an international series matchup in London, England.

Below is the full 2024 New York Jets schedule:

Week 1: at San Francisco 49ers - Monday, Sept. 9, 2024

Week 2: at Tennessee Titans - Sunday, Sept. 15

Week 3: vs. New England Patriots - Thursday, Sept. 19

Week 4: vs. Denver Broncos - Sunday, Sept. 29

Week 5: at Minnesota Vikings - Sunday, Oct. 6 (in London)

Week 6: vs. Buffalo Bills - Monday, Oct. 14

Week 7: at Pittsburgh Steelers - Sunday, Oct. 20

Week 8: at New England Patriots - Sunday, Oct. 27

Week 9: vs. Houston Texans - Thursday, Oct. 31

Week 10: at Arizona Cardinals - Sunday, Nov. 10

Week 11: vs. Indianapolis Colts - Sunday, Nov. 17

Week 12: BYE

Week 13: vs. Seattle Seahawks - Sunday, Dec. 1

Week 14: at Miami Dolphins - Sunday, Dec. 8

Week 15: at Jacksonville Jaguars - Sunday, Dec. 15

Week 16: vs. Los Angeles Rams - Sunday, Dec. 22

Week 17: at Buffalo Bills - Sunday, Dec. 29

Week 18: vs. Miami Dolphins - Saturday, Jan. 4 or Sunday, Jan. 5 (TBD)

About the author

Habib Timileyin has been an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda for 2 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English, and found himself drawn to the NFL about a decade ago.

Habib's favorite team is the Cincinnati Bengals and he particularly enjoyed their run to the Super Bowl in the 2021 season. The 2016 Super Bowl between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots is his most favorite of all time, and if given a chance to go back in time, he would love to witness the Patroits’ incredible comeback from being 28-3 down to winning 34-28.

Habib admires Tom Brady for his journey from being in a low draft position to achieving immense success in the game. His favorite coach of all time is Bill Belichick.

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