Aaron Rodgers, Jets to host Dolphins at MetLife in NFL’s first Black Friday game
The new-look Jets are already making history before taking a snap.
Aaron Rodgers and Gang Green will be featured in the first-ever NFL game on Black Friday against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. The game will be played on Nov. 24 with kickoff set for 3 p.m.
The day-after-Thanksgiving game will be streamed free on Amazon Prime.
“We’re excited to be the home of the first-ever NFL Black Friday game, and what better way to kick off this new tradition than with a rivalry matchup between the Dolphins and the Jets,” Marie Donoghue, Amazon vice president of global sports video, said in a statement Wednesday. “On one of the biggest shopping days of the year, we’re thrilled to offer another way to delight Amazon customers, and give all fans free access to this AFC East showdown.”
The Jets will learn their full 18-week slate on Thursday when the league announces the full 2023 schedules at 8 p.m. ET.
It’s worth keeping an eye on how many times Gang Green will be scheduled during prime time this season. With the addition of Rodgers, Robert Saleh’s team has seen a massive increase in interest across the league as the three-time MVP figures to elevate the quarterback-desperate team to a different level.
Last season, the Jets had just one game in prime time, a Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That number should see a significant bump this season with a superstar under center.
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