The Latest: Tom Brady heads to bench; Matt Ryan’s lucky 13

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

By Associated Press December 24, 2016 8 min read

The Latest on week 16 of the NFL season on Saturday (all times local):

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3:15 p.m.

Tom Brady is on the bench for the Patriots, taking a well-earned rest.

The New England quarterback threw for three touchdowns in the first three quarters, and the Patriots had a 34-0 lead over the New York Jets when Jimmy Garoppolo came on to relieve him. Brady was 17 of 27 for 214 yards.