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New York Jets wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) beats Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Michael Jacquet (38) to catch a pass for a touchdown during the first quarter on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets players rush onto the field after a successful 2-point conversion with no time left on the clock against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

New York Jets offensive guard Corey Levin (65) starts the celebration as running back Josh Adams (36) powers in for a successful 2-point conversion with no time left on the clock against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

New York Jets fans who stayed until the end had a lot to cheer about against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2, center) watches as quarterback Josh Johnson loosens up before starting the game for the Jets against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets tight end Kenny Yeboah (48) leaps into the crowd after he caught a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

New York Jets wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) beats Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Michael Jacquet (38) to catch a pass for a touchdown during the first quarter on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets quarterback Josh Johnson (9) is brought down by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Shaun Bradley (54) on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) congratulates quarterback Joe Flacco (7) after he threw a touchdown against the New York Jets on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (19) beats New York Jets cornerback Isaiah Dunn (36) and nickel Elijah Campbell (26) for a touchdown during the second quarter of preseason action on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (19) trots into the end zone untouched for a touchdown during the second quarter of preseason action against the New York Jets on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) beats Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Michael Jacquet (38) to catch a pass for a touchdown during the first quarter on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) and defensive back Elijah Campbell (26) force Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marken Michel (17) to fumble near the goal line during the fourth quarter on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

Lodi High School head football coach Mark Maggio waves to the crowd as he and other local coaches are honored during the New York Jets preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Joe Flacco (7) runs by New York Jets Jeremiah Valoaga (68) during the first quarter on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) chats with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Mullens (10) after their preseason game on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

New York Jets Flight Crew cheerleaders perform after the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (19) and wide receiver Greg Ward (84) celebrate Arcega-Whiteside's touchdown against the New York Jets on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2, center) did not dress for the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

An Eagles fan dances like a bird in the crowd during the New York Jets vs. Philadelphia Eagles preseason game on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

On the first play from scrimmage, Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (35) bounces off New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (19) puts a move on New York Jets defensive back Elijah Campbell (26) for a touchdown during the second quarter of preseason action on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Philadelphia Eagles' Boston Scott, left, breaks away from New York Jets' J.T. Hassell on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets' Bryce Hall (37) and Foley Fatukasi (94) tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Kenneth Gainwell (14) on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Philadelphia Eagles' Kenneth Gainwell (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as New York Jets' Elijah Campbell (26) on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets quarterback James Morgan, below, is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles' Matt Leo (64) and T.Y. McGill during the second half on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Matt Leo (64) poses for a selfie with fans after the game against the New York Jets on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) and defensive back Elijah Campbell (26) force Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marken Michel (17) to fumble near the goal line during the fourth quarter on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) did not play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 27, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

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The New York Jets, led by debuting rookie quarterback Zach Wilson, face the Carolina Panthers, led by former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, in Week 1 of the NFL regular season on Sunday, September 12, 2021 (9/12/21) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Local fans can watch the game for free via a trial of fuboTV.

Out-of-market fans can watch the game with NFL Sunday Ticket. Check whether the game is playing in your market here.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: NFL, Week 1

Who: New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers

When: Sunday, September 12, 2021

Where: Bank of America Stadium

Time: 1 p.m. ET

TV: CBS (Local markets only)

Channel finder: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Hulu, fuboTV, Sling.

Live stream: fuboTV (free trial)

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New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder was placed on the COVID-19 list on Friday, September 3, making his status for the opening game uncertain.

NFL Network first reported Crowder tested positive for the virus, but it is believed to be an isolated case. It is uncertain whether the receiver is vaccinated, or when he tested positive, but those will be determining factors in whether Crowder will be able to play at Carolina on Sept. 12.

Per NFL protocols, unvaccinated players must isolate for at least 10 days. Vaccinated players are allowed to return to the team if they have two negative tests 24 hours apart.

Crowder, who led the team in receptions the last two seasons, was not at practice Wednesday or Thursday because he was dealing with what general manager Joe Douglas and coach Robert Saleh said was a minor groin injury.

The 28-year-old Crowder is expected to be a major part of the Jets’ revamped receiving corps that also includes free-agent signing Corey Davis and second-round pick Elijah Moore. Crowder agreed to a pay cut in the offseason for the final year of his contract, lowering his base salary from $10 million to $5 million.

Crowder, who spent his first four NFL seasons in Washington, has 358 career receptions for 4,160 yards and 26 touchdowns.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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