On October 30, 2022, the New York Jets faced off against the hated New England Patriots in a key AFC East showdown. The Jets were 5-2, coming off a demoralizing victory in which they lost their two best offensive players but still very much alive in the division and playoff hunt.
The opening kickoff from New England kicker Jake Bailey took place shortly after 1:00 p.m. ET. You’d think there would have been a raucous cheer.
But no. The stadium was half-empty.
If you weren’t motivated to get to your seats on time for that divisional showdown, you’d better be for this one.