Jets-Titans’ Start Time Moved Back

Following complaints to the league office from the New York Jets about initially being scheduled for two home games in a row on Jewish high holidays, the NFL accomodated the request and moved up the kickoff for the Jets’ game against the Tennessee Titans. Now, the 4:15 p.m. start time has been shifted to 1 p.m. Under that time schedule, it will be possible for fans to arrive home before sundown on Yom Kippur. “By changing the time of the Tennessee game, the NFL has provided the best compromise to resolve our scheduling conflict,” Jets owner Woody Johnson said in a statement released by the team. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had received a letter requesting the shift from Johnson. “There has long been an understanding that neither the Jets nor the Giants fans should have to bear completely the brunt of this issue since we are in the largest Jewish market in the country,” Johnson wrote to Goodell. Also, the Jets have a 1 p.m. kickoff at home on Sept. 20 against the New England Patriots during Rosh Hashanah. “This commonsense solution is a win for everyone involved,” New York Rep. Anthony Weiner said. “The NFL can maximize the greatest audience while Jewish New York Jets fans can support their team and respect their religion.” Meanwhile, the New York Giants are on the road during the two Jewish holidays.