NFL: Aaron Rodgers helps New York Jets beat New England Patriots

Aaron Rodgers starred for the New York Jets in their dominant 24-3 home victory against the New England Patriots.

The 40-year-old threw for two touchdowns in his first start at the Jets’ MetLife Stadium since he suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon on his debut one year ago.

Rodgers, named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player four times during his long career with the Green Bay Packers, was given a warm reception in the Jets’ first home game of the season.

“I felt pretty good. I was doing some things I did as a younger man,” Rodgers said.

“I feel great to be able to play an entire game in front of our amazing fans.”

In their opening two games of the new season the Jets lost at the San Francisco 49ers before winning at the Tennessee Titans.

Rodgers, who made his return to action in the opening-weekend loss in San Francisco, completed 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards on Thursday.

He had a stellar career with Green Bay, helping them win the Super Bowl in 2011, before a surprise trade was agreed with the Jets last year.