Mix in the poor tackling, some embarrassingly undisciplined penalties, and the hapless, hopeless pass blocking of a makeshift line, and . . . well, this is what having no chance looks like.

In his first game back at MetLife Stadium since last year's season-ending torn Achilles, Aaron Rodgers helped the Jets round into form.

Aaron Rodgers played in MetLife Stadium for the second time as a Jet, leading New York to a comfortable 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots.

The sloppy play persisted as the Patriots missed tackle after tackle. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers carved up New England’s defense, finding open receiver after open receiver. The final score of 24-3 doesn’t even reflect the lopsided nature of the game.

The Patriots weren't just beaten by the Jets on Thursday night. The embarrassing loss showed how bad this season could be in New England.

These are not the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick Patriots — not even close — but you can’t take away what Jeff Ulbrich’s defense and Aaron Whitecotton’s defensive line did in this game. The Jets were a step (at least) quicker than the Patriots and had Jacoby Brissett bracing to be hit for most of the game.