The Jets are nothing if not resilient.
Gang Green was hailed as Super Bowl contenders heading into the season. One look at their roster and it’s pretty clear to see why. The defense is dripping with verve, from the front seven (perennial Pro Bowlers Quinnen Williams, C.J. Mosley) to the secondary (reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Sauce Gardner, Jordan Whitehead). The offense, meanwhile, is blessed with speed, skill and the ability to mystify opposition tacklers. It seemed as if all the Jets needed was a conductor for their collection of disparate hymns to become a real orchestra.
That man was supposed to be Aaron Rodgers. In recent weeks, though, that responsibility has tended to fall on the shoulders of that menacing defense. And more often than not, Robert Saleh’s rearguard has come through.
New York stifled the Eagles en route to their first defeat of the year in Week 7. The Jets added another shutdown display against the Giants in Week 8. And although backup QB Zach Wilson hasn’t done much, he hasn’t needed to; the Jets are riding high at 4-3, having picked up three straight wins. Somehow, they’ve climbed into the thick of the AFC playoff race.
They’ll face quite the test in Week 9, dueling with Justin Herbert and the Chargers in the primetime slot of “Monday Night Football.” Herbert is one of the league’s true elites under center, billing he lived up to the last time he took the field under the bright lights. Last week, Herbert rattled off 16 straight completions vs. the Bears. He ended up totaling nearly 300 yards passing (and three touchdowns) to ward off his NFC North foe. And although the Bolts (3-4) haven’t looked their usual best at different points in the campaign, when you have Herbert, you have a chance.
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It’s a clash of the titans at MetLife Stadium. And it should make for must-watch television, a stark departure from the great many primetime games to have taken place thus far.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from the “Monday Night Football” clash between the Chargers and the Jets. Follow below to see all the action as it happens from East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Chargers vs. Jets live updates, highlights from ‘Monday Night Football’
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Updates will start closer to the game’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
What channel is Chargers vs. Jets on today?
- Game: Los Angeles Chargers vs. New York Jets
- Date: Monday, Nov. 6
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
Chargers vs. Jets will be aired on ESPN, which has long held the broadcast rights to “Monday Night Football.”
Joe Buck will lead the broadcast, serving as the game’s play-by-play announcer. He’ll be joined in the booth by longtime battery mate Troy Aikman, who will offer occasional musings as a color analyst. Lisa Salters will provide updates from the sidelines.
Fans can also stream the game via ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can stream every NFL game via DAZN.
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Chargers vs. Jets start time
- Date: Monday, November 6
- Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Monday’s clash between the Chargers and the Jets will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET, the customary slot time for “Monday Night Football.” The game will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.