Jets followers are going to like this … Brett Favre tells TMZ Sports activities that so long as Aaron Rodgers stays wholesome this season — New York will compete for an AFC Championship.

Favre raved about his former teammate within the leadup to New York’s opening-season sport towards the San Francisco 49ers … explaining to us he actually believes the longer term Corridor of Famer continues to be “arguably the best playmaker within the sport proper now.”

Favre stated that it doesn’t matter what breaks down round Aaron, he can repair it — which is one thing New York groups have traditionally struggled with all through the years.

“For lack of a greater time period,” the ex-quarterback stated, “he could make rooster salad out of rooster s*** fairly shortly.”

After all, if Rodgers can keep wholesome is a giant query mark. In any case, he solely made it via a number of snaps final season earlier than his Achilles gave out.

However the 40-year-old quarterback advised media members final week he is feeling good — and is anticipating “greatness” in 2024.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s date simply retains on rolling … the 2 stars simply pulled as much as a New York Metropolis restaurant — hand-in-hand, like we have seen loads just lately.

The 2 celebs hit a preferred Mediterrean restaurant in Manhattan Sunday evening… trying liked up in new outfits hours after pulling off tennis stylish in Queens.

Travis wearing a collared shirt and pants, hat on his head, whereas Taylor threw on a special gown for his or her night meal … one rather less shiny than her tennis-watching ensemble.

The 2 walked in, arms clasped tightly each other. No different PDA on this state of affairs … however, it is clear Swelce’s very pleased collectively.

As you recognize … America’s favourite couple hit the boys’s last of the US Open the place they watched Jannik Sinner sweep Taylor Fritz.

The 2 have been joined by shut friends Patrick and Brittany Mahomes … placing rumors that Tay and Britt have been beefing after Mahomes’ latest political social media exercise to relaxation.

It has been a Travis/Taylor crammed weekend … ‘trigger Travis performed Thursday evening in entrance of his mother and father and higher half — so, he had time to kill on Saturday and Sunday.

The duo pulled as much as a marriage at Electrical Girl Studios Saturday evening, a day after chowing down on pizza — and, getting an entire lot of consideration from followers.

The 2 are spending a ton of time collectively just lately … since Taylor’s received a break in her “Eras” tour till the center of October when she’ll be again onstage in Miami.

The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs play the Cincinnati Bengals in Ok.C. on Sunday … so Travis has received to get again to follow quickly — and, ya gotta assume Taylor’s preparing for one more Sunday above the gridiron.

Leonardo DiCaprio had a titanically good time in NYC this weekend … clubbing and chatting with a girl who appears to be like like his girlfriend.

The actor hit a membership within the Large Apple … customary baseball cap pulled low over his eyes — although he went sans facemask whereas on the dancefloor no less than.

Leo’s chatting up a woman in these vids … and, although it is arduous to inform who it’s, it very effectively could possibly be his GF, Vittoria Ceretti.

As you already know … Leo and his Italian mannequin GF have been hanging out fairly a bit in current months — hitting the Cannes coast for a scantily-clad yacht journey simply final month.

Shops first began connecting the 2 in August of final 12 months … so, it appears they’re proper across the one-year mark of their coupling — and, it nonetheless appears to be going sturdy.

Unclear why Leo’s on the town … however it appears seemingly he is stopping in NYC for New York Trend Week — one of many greatest occasions for fashions and fashionistas.

Tom Brady‘s hyping himself up earlier than his first broadcasting debut … fairly actually, ‘trigger a promo for his first look reveals him speaking to previous variations of himself.

Fox launched the clip earlier than Brady took to the sales space to commentate on the Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys Sunday … beginning off with the present Brady listening to credit telling him he cannot be a commentator.

Earlier than he will get too down on himself … previous variations of himself — one from his Patriots days, one from his tenure with the Bucs and a school model of himself from the College of Michigan — give him a pep discuss.

You’ll be able to take heed to the clip to listen to their actual wording … however, mainly, the Bradys inform broadcaster Tom he is bought this — and, he should not let pundits who do not know something about him dictate his skilled life.

It is fairly intense … and, individuals on X are fairly combined — with some posting about how the video went more durable than any they’ve ever seen for a broadcaster which some discovered off-putting.

Kendrick Lamar‘s taking the stage on the subsequent Tremendous Bowl, however not everybody’s stoked about it — ‘trigger some wished hometown favourite Lil Wayne in New Orleans subsequent yr.

Here is the deal … this morning, the NFL introduced Okay. Dot because the headliner for the most important gig in sports activities — not precisely a shock given the success of his Drake diss monitor “Not Like Us.”

Whereas many individuals are excited Kendrick’s getting his personal present after showing alongside different rap legends like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent again at SB LVI, others are declaring New Orleans has its personal star rapper who ought to’ve acquired the highest spot.

DJ Akademiks, for instance, identified that Kendrick’s a fantastic performer … however Tremendous Bowl 61 is meant to be in L.A. anyway — so, the NFL may’ve waited two yr to ebook him.

Grasp P put our his personal assertion too … calling Kendrick as top-of-the-line within the rap recreation — whereas additionally questioning why LW wasn’t picked to carry out.

Followers are parroting extra of the identical on X … everybody’s giving Kendrick his flowers — and agreeing the NFL fumbled this one.

Value noting … nobody’s saying Lil Wayne will not carry out with Lamar — they made the music “Mona Lisa” on “Tha Carter V” collectively, which might be a enjoyable approach to incorporate Wayne.

That stated, most individuals suppose it shoulda been Wayne’s present with Kendrick presumably displaying as much as cameo.

Just one approach to remedy this … vote beneath.

Kathy Bates is ending her appearing profession … saying she’s acquired yet another TV present left within the tank — although she practically did not make it in any respect.

The actress opened up concerning the finish of her profession throughout an interview with the New York Occasions … admitting her new position on “Matlock” — the place she performs an older, gender-flipped model of the identical character from the ’80s drama — is her final half.

The best way Bates tells it … she was contemplating transferring on from appearing — telling her agent she was offically finished after a poor expertise on a film set. She would not say which one.

Then, she says the script for “Matlock” got here in … and, she immediately fell in love with the character proper wrongs — since she confronted so many earlier in her life and profession.

That stated, KB’s clear … that is the final dance — with no designs to leap on one other nice drama, even when a superb script crosses her desk.

Bates say it is exhausting taking part in the character … the 18-episode order definitely taking a toll on the star as properly.

Bates has had a prolific profession, showing in a few of the greatest films of all time like “Titanic,” “The Blind Facet” and not too long ago showing in “The Household Affair” alongside Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman … together with her Oscar successful position in Stephen King‘s “Distress” proving a excessive watermark in her profession.

Tyreek Hill‘s not prepared to speak about his detainment but … telling a reporter after the Dolphins dramatic win Sunday he will not get into specifics — however, he is grateful for all of the assist.

The huge receiver spoke to a CBS sideline reporter after the Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders made a 52-yard kick to beat Jacksonville 20-17 … and when requested precisely what went down this morning, he instantly waved off the query.

Watch the clip … TH says he’ll let the info of the state of affairs come out earlier than he speaks on it publicly — including he plans to be taught from the state of affairs.

That mentioned … Tyreek’s shouting out his teammates for exhibiting him love through the incident — saying it reveals they’re extra of a brotherhood than only a group.

Tyreek’s received jokes too … saying he advised his spouse, Keeta Vaccaro, he deliberate to get to work and do his job — however, in fact, it did not fairly go down that method.