No American flag this time for Aaron Rodgers. But a thunderous ovation greeted the New York Jets quarterback as he jogged onto the field at MetLife Stadium.
Rodgers was home again and ready to play. Finally.
The 40-year-old four-time MVP made his first home start Thursday night since leaving his debut with the Jets with a torn Achilles tendon just over a year ago.
Rodgers was the last Jets player introduced to the crowd - "And, your quarterback ...," blared the public address announcer - before the game against New England and the fans, many wearing green and white No. 8 jerseys, went into a frenzy. Fireworks lit up the night sky and the LED wristbands given to the fans in attendance made the stands glow in a sea of green light.
And he delivered some excitement in the first half, helping the Jets to a 14-3 lead.
