The New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers had to wait much longer than expected to get that first win at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the New England Patriots 24-3 after Aaron Rodgers spent a year recovering from an Achilles injury sustained in Week 1 of 2023. The 40-year-old veteran has seen practically everything the NFL can hurl at a quarterback but even Rodger had to give a “special” statement in celebration of the newest milestone.
It will take some getting used to, after all, to win in an outfit other than the Green Bay Packers. After being questioned about Team Gang Green’s 1-0 home record and being made aware of the J-E-T-S chants during the postgame news conference, Rodgers was surprisingly candid.
“Oh certainly, without a doubt. It was a truly memorable evening. Rodgers said, “Those shouts were all really important. “Yeah, very special night, but I was kind of hoping for a stop there to go take the final knee on the field.”
Although Rodgers’ stat line was not very impressive, it wasn’t necessary for him to win this divisional rivalry match. For the future Hall of Famer, going 27-35 on passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns is simply another typical workday. The inexperienced playmaker with the deceiving athleticism might be benched for the team’s home game against the Denver Broncos in Week 4.
Jets still seeking joy with Aaron Rodgers.
The one aspect of a quarterback’s game that can only be improved with experience is decision-making, and this is what coach Robert Saleh was most impressed with.
Saleh clarified, “His mind is working at a high level.”
But it wasn’t all roses and free alcohol for the Jets. It appeared that Saleh and Rodgers got into a fight in the middle of the game.
Rodgers waved the altercation off.
Rodgers stated in court, “It wasn’t awkward at all.” I was unaware that he was reaching for the hug because he isn’t one to give hugs easily. He also enjoys doing the two-handed chest push. However, he frequently discusses two-score leads. That’s what happened because I kind of shoved him and said, “Two-score lead.”
Saleh also had little to say about the state of affairs.
Saleh answered, “He just wanted to see something on defense.” “Just reminded me that we lead by two scores.”
