New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has fully consumed the mental capacity of fans and teammates in 2024. Yet, his leadership has only led to a spiraling losing streak and increased dissonance from the Jets franchise.
Jets fans may want to blame the defense following a 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8, but Rodgers and the offense have been a complete drag, continuously starting games slow. Statistical showings may hint that Rodgers was more effective then in prior weeks but with a 40% conversion rate on third down on Sunday, the Jets are spending far too much time racking up yards and not touchdowns.
“There was opportunity left out there.” pic.twitter.com/Gs3zxIOHmz
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 27, 2024
Rodgers went 17 for 28 and featured two touchdowns through 57 total plays, leaving just enough room for New England’s tentative backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett to steal the win. Rodgers and the offense averaged 5.9 yards per play and both running backs in Breece Hall and Braelon Allen shared a decent volume of carries. So why is everything on Rodgers one might ask?
Ready for it @chrisgonzo28.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 28, 2024
Full mic’d up coming soon 🔒 pic.twitter.com/NDbsyfovFX
Well, with Rodgers’ name undeniably set on the NFL’s Mount Rushmore due to his career success, critics have been totally dissonant towards his indicatively mediocre play of late. Rodgers’ one touchdown per half contribution is not sufficient enough for the Jets who need premium passing to compete in the AFC this season.
