NEW YORK — The New England Patriots have tormented the New York Jets for most of the last quarter century.
Finally, it appears Gang Green is ready to put all those nightmares behind them.
The Jets came into Thursday night’s game knowing they were the better team and proved it in their 24-3 triumph over the hated Patriots.
“It’s only Week 3, buddy,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said when asked if the tide was turning in this AFC East rivalry.
Things have changed on both sides of the Jets-Patriots rivalry. Bill Belichick is gone, and Tom Brady is almost five years removed from his final game in New England.