PM ET, RB Braelon Allen and the New York Jets match up with the New England Patriots, who own the second-ranked run D in the NFL (233 rushing yards allowed per game). When setting your fantasy football lineup this week,

While quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the center of attention in the New York Jets‘ convincing victory over the New England Patriots Thursday, there is a potential situation brewing with the Jets’ running backs that could turn out to be even more important for fantasy managers.

The New York Jets will try to make it two wins in a row over the New England Patriots when they meet on Thursday Night Football to begin the Week 3 NFL schedule. New York snapped a 15-game losing streak to New England in their January 7 meeting to end last season.

Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for New England Patriots vs. New York Jets Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 3.

Week 3 of the NFL season kicks off with Thursday Night Football, and it's a classic AFC East matchup with the New York Jets taking on the New England Patriots. With both teams sitting at 1-1, this game will vault one of these teams over the other.