Robert Saleh and Zach Wilson will get their first taste of the Jets-Patriots rivalry early in their New York careers.
The Jets will host the Patriots in their home opener in Week 2. There is a lot of history between these two teams, but this matchup feels a little bit different with so many new faces.
Both teams are coming off losses and feature first-round rookie quarterbacks under center. Sunday’s game between Wilson and Mac Jones kickstarts a saga that could last for years if both pan out. Wilson and Jones opened their NFL careers with solid debuts, but neither has notched a win, yet. That changes this week.
Before they square off, here are four things to know about the Jets’ Week 2 matchup with the Patriots.