Dennis Waszak Jr.., Author at Athol Daily News

Patriots beat Jets 15-10 to extend their winning streak to 15 straight over New York

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressSeptember 24, 2023September 24, 2023

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mac Jones threw a touchdown pass, Matt Judon had a late safety and the New England Patriots extended their winning streak over the New York Jets to 15 games with an ugly 15-10 victory on a rainy Sunday.Bill Belichick’s bunch…

Jets look to end a 14-game skid vs. the winless Patriots and move to 2-0 in the AFC East

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and cornerback Sauce Gardner sit courtside in the second half of Game 2 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won 111-105. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Rodgers bonding with Jets teammates in Big Apple spotlight

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressMay 3, 2023

New York Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses with a jersey after a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Rodgers hopes to help Jets add to ‘lonely’ Super Bowl trophy

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 23, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple. The New York Jets agreed on a deal Monday, April 24, 2023, to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from the Packers, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The...

AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressApril 24, 2023April 24, 2023

New York Giants' Daniel Jones is seen before an NFL wild card football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Giants’ Jones changing narrative, silencing his critics

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. Zach Wilson has been benched by the New York Jets and will be replaced by Mike White as the starter Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Coach Robert Saleh announced the decision Wednesday, Nov. 23, after evaluating and discussing the situation with his assistants. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Jets bench Zach Wilson, Mike White to start vs. Bears

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressNovember 23, 2022November 23, 2022

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) celebrates with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) after Meyers scored a touchdown against the New York Jets during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Belichick passes Halas, Patriots beat Jets 22-17

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressOctober 30, 2022October 30, 2022

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) celebrates his interceptiopn on Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. The New York Jets won 16-9. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Surging Jets look to end 12-game skid vs. rival Patriots

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022

FILE - Movers sorts boxes for packing at the Los Angeles Chargers' facility after NFL football minicamp, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in San Diego. Finding a home on and off the field can be an overwhelming chore for many NFL players. Especially in a topsy-turvy league where job security is far from guaranteed. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

NFL players tackle housing issues when joining teams

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressSeptember 27, 2022