New York Jets Kick Off Preseason with Playoff Hopes High

The New York Jets are gearing up for their 2024 preseason, aiming for their first playoff appearance in 14 years. The team will face the Washington Commanders on Saturday at MetLife Stadium, marking the start of a condensed preseason schedule. With the Hall of Fame Game concluded, each NFL team will play only three preseason games before the regular season kicks off on September 5. Following their matchup against the Commanders, the Jets will head to Carolina to take on the Panthers on August 17, before returning home to host the New York Giants on August 24. The Jets' regular season opener is set for September 9 against the San Francisco 49ers on "Monday Night Football," a highly anticipated event for fans. Broadcast details for the Jets' preseason games have been confirmed, with coverage available on CBS New York and Q104.3. Tickets for the games can be purchased through the team's official channels, with the Giants game scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on August 24. A key storyline this preseason is the status of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is recovering from a torn left Achilles that sidelined him for most of the previous season. Head coach Robert Saleh indicated that Rodgers is unlikely to participate in the first two preseason games, though he has not been ruled out for the finale against the Giants. With a busy offseason behind them, the Jets are integrating new players into the roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.