Aaron Rodgers’ Forgettable Season Continues: Quarterback Sets Unwanted Record
In a disastrous game against the Buffalo Bills, Aaron Rodgers, the 41-year-old quarterback of the New York Jets, made history, but not the kind he was hoping for. Despite being just one touchdown pass away from becoming the fifth player in NFL history to reach 500 career touchdown passes, Rodgers instead became the most sacked quarterback in NFL history in a single game.
The Bills thoroughly dominated the Jets, leading to a 40-0 blowout in the fourth quarter, when Rodgers was finally pulled from the game. The quarterback had a miserable day, throwing two interceptions, losing a fumble, and being sacked four times, including one that resulted in a safety. He was also called for an unnecessary roughness penalty out of bounds, earning a laugh from the referee and himself.
With the Jets trailing 40-0, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich replaced Rodgers with veteran backup Tyrod Taylor, who went on to throw two touchdown passes. The loss marked a disappointing end to the season for the 4-12 Jets, who had high expectations with Rodgers returning from an Achilles injury and adding star wide receiver Davante Adams.
Rodgers’ stats for the game were abysmal: 12 of 18 completions for 112 yards, with two interceptions and zero touchdown passes, for a season-low quarterback rating of 44.0. He was also sacked four times, setting a new record for most sacks taken in a single game.
The performance sparked a mixed reaction on social media, with some fans poking fun at Rodgers’ record-setting day. Meanwhile, Rodgers has been dealing with personal issues, including a new girlfriend, which he casually revealed on the “Pat McAfee Show” during a discussion about Christmas. The quarterback’s future with the Jets remains uncertain, with the season finale looming.
