Can a first day start any worse?
Aaron Rodgers (39), the new one Star quarterback of the New York Jetshas to go out injured in the first game against the Buffalo Bills!
It happened right on his fourth play for the new team: His offensive line collapsed, Bills linebacker Leonard Floyd had an easy time of it and brought him to the ground. Bag!
Rodgers gets injured! As the Jets later announced, it was an Achilles tendon injury. “It doesn’t look good,” explains Jets coach Robert Salah after the game.
In this scene it happens: Floyd brings Rodgers to the ground
NFL: Aaron Rogers threatens to end the season!
He initially stands up, but then has to sit down. The pain is too great. He is then carried from the field with two carers and taken to the medical tent on the sidelines. The first investigations take place there.
But a few minutes later the bitter certainty: Things can’t go any further for Rodgers! The quarterback limps into the locker room.
Rodgers has to be brought off the field with support
There is no hope in the catacombs. After just a few minutes, Rodgers comes out of the medical room looking very dejected.
Depending on the severity of the injury, an end to the season is even possible. Baltimore Ravens running back JK Dobbins tore his Achilles tendon over the weekend and will be out for the remainder of the season.
It would be a disaster for the Jets!
What a messed up first day in the Jets jersey: The New York franchise only acquired Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers via trade in the summer. To do this, they traded their first-round pick and also gave up a second- and fifth-round pick. There is also a variable second-round pick next year, which will become a first-round pick if Rodgers plays at least 65 percent of the plays for the Jets next season.
If it weren’t for the injury…
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Of all people, backup quarterback Zach Wilson is now in focus again. The former number 2 pick hadn’t been able to do it at all before, so the Jets brought in Rodgers.
The superstar has been named MVP four times so far – most recently in 2020 and 2021.
Jets win against Bills even without Rodgers
But with Wilson it worked! There is a 22:16 win after overtime against the Bills.
As a substitute he cuts a sensible figure. In the end, he recorded 140 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
However, star quarterback Josh Allen is different. Nothing is working out for the Bills player. He throws three interceptions – all to defender Jordan Whitehead.
Jets returner Xavier Gipson’s big moment comes in extra time. The rookie grabs a punt from the Bills and runs it 65 yards into the end zone – to victory!