The Jets’ young star and Aaron Rodgers’ new best friend, has achieved a remarkable feat in his career. Jets CB has landed on the cover page of Sports Illustrated for the June 23 issue, which honors him as a historically good shutdown corner and much more. But that’s not the only way Gardner will get national attention this year.
The Jets are set to appear in six prime-time games this season, tying them for the most of any team in the NFL. Rodgers’ new best friend Sauce Gardner will have plenty of chances to shine under the lights and prove why he deserves to be on the cover.
CB Sauce Gardner laughs off a huge milestone
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The SI magazine dives into Jets Cornerback Sauce Gardner’s personality, as a human being in a feature story titled “The Sweet Life of Star Jets Corner Sauce Gardner”. The cover image also reflects his playful side, as he holds his hand covered in barbeque sauce, a nod to his nickname and his endorsement deal with Buffalo Wild Wings. Sauce himself seemed amused by the cover, as he posted a picture of it on social media with the caption: “I’m at the airport grabbing some snacks and look what I see🤣🤣🤣”.
I’m at the airport grabbing some snacks and look what I see🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/eJK6KSvZRS
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) June 17, 2023
CB Sauce has made history by becoming the first Bearcat to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated since Kenyon Martin in 2002. Now CB joins an elite group of NFL players who have been on the cover of the prestigious magazine in recent years, such as Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, and Drew Brees. This huge milestone comes at a time when the Jets have high expectations for the upcoming season with six prime-time games, especially with Rodgers leading the offense.
Jets’ Prime-Time Schedule Packed
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The Jets are set to appear in six prime-time games this season, matching the most of any team in the NFL. They have earned the spotlight after landing four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers and reaching the playoffs last season. The Jets’ prime-time games include the following matchups:
| Week 1: vs. Buffalo Bills (Monday Night Football), a divisional clash against the three-time defending AFC East champions. |
| Week 4: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday Night Football), a showdown between Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes, the two best quarterbacks in the league. |
| Week 9: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Monday Night Football), a battle of high-powered offenses led by Rodgers and Justin Herbert. |
| Week 10: at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday Night Football), the Jets’ first-ever visit to Sin City, and a reunion between Rodgers and his former receiver Davante Adams. |
| Week 13: vs. Miami Dolphins (Black Friday Game), the first game of its kind in NFL history and another divisional rivalry. |
| Week 17: at Cleveland Browns (Thursday Night Football), the Jets’ final prime-time game on Amazon Prime Video against a tough AFC contender. |
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The Jets will have some challenging matchups in prime time, such as the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs; the AFC East rival Bills, and the Dolphins, who have been battling with the Jets for division supremacy. The Jets will also experience some new things in prime time, like their first-ever trip to Las Vegas, and their final prime-time game on Amazon Prime Video. It looks like a full-on season for the Jets and for the viewers.
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