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With Zach Wilson starting at quarterback in the place of injured Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets crashed back to earth with a 30-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The ugly defeat came on the heels of an exhilarating 22-16 overtime win in the season opener against the Buffalo Bills last week. In […]

You’d think Aaron Rodgers would have bigger things to worry about other than helping Zach Wilson ahead of the New York Jets’ Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys. But despite having surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles on Wednesday, Rodgers has remained in touch with Wilson, who will replace the future Hall of Famer […]

New York Jets and NFL fans nationwide breathed a sigh of frustration and sadness this past Monday as legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with what later turned out to be a ruptured Achilles. Former top five pick Zach Wilson filled in as best he could, but much was lost with Rodgers on the sidelines […]

Zach Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Jets in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys after Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles surgery Wednesday. For obvious reasons, Wilson’s return to the starting role with the Jets is their biggest storyline heading into the Cowboys game. But he’s not the only Jets quarterback moving up […]

One of the most intriguing storylines during the NFL offseason was Aaron Rodgers with the New York Jets. Rodgers is no longer with the Green Bay Packers and it looked like the Jets were finally going to have a quarterback that could take the team far. Then, disaster hit. Rodgers’ first game, and first season, […]

The New York Jets enter a hostile AT&T Stadium for the Dallas Cowboys home opener a distinct underdog Sunday in Week 2 of the NFL season. This despite a rousing 22-16 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Though they would have been underdogs anyway, heading into Dallas without Aaron Rodgers puts the […]

Robert Saleh sounded encouraged about the season-ending Achilles surgery Aaron Rodgers had Wednesday, and the New York Jets coach can’t wait for the future Hall of Famer to be back around the team. “From everything we understand, everything went great. He’s in great spirits,” Saleh explained Friday. “I’m not going to speak for him, but […]

The New York Jets and Robert Saleh had a whole NFL offseason to plan their schematics on the now-injured QB1. But, all of that fell apart in their week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Zach Wilson had to step up when Aaron Rodgers suffered his Achilles injury. Did he have a hard time dealing […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has been no stranger to criticism for his play since he was drafted 2nd overall in 2021. However, Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has given Wilson his full support as the third-year quarterback makes his first start of the year Sunday versus the Dallas Cowboys. “My respect for him […]

New York Jets QB Zach Wilson is stepping back into a starting role after Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season against the Buffalo Bills. Although they’ve shared a short time on the same team together, Wilson told reporters he’s texted with Rodgers since he suffered his season-ending Achilles […]

In the aftermath of New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ devastating Achilles injury, many around the NFL have speculated how the team would react. The issue of replacing freshly promoted Zach Wilson is often raised early in that discussion. Star running back Breece Hall is happy to put that notion to rest. And he speaks […]

There’s no doubt the New York Jets’ chances of playing in their first Super Bowl since 1969 took a massive hit Monday when Aaron Rodgers sustained a season-ending Achilles injury. As for breaking their 12-season playoff drought, well, that too is going to be more difficult. Make no mistake, they remain a good team. The […]

Robert Saleh is confident we haven’t seen the last of Aaron Rodgers in the NFL after the New York Jets quarterback went down with a season-ending Achilles injury Monday. Saleh told reporters Wednesday that he’s not spoken with Rodgers about the 39-year-old’s future. But that didn’t stop the Jets coach from weighing in with an […]

One day after Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles in the New York Jets’ 2023 opener, Robert Saleh told reporters that Zach Wilson is “the guy.” The Jets’ coach probably meant what he said. NFL insiders don’t seem to think that the Jets are in a rush to acquire a veteran quarterback who can start over […]

The New York Jets’ season got off to a harrowing start on Monday night when newly-signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on just the fourth player from scrimmage. Although the Jets would go on to upset the Buffalo Bills, the Rodgers injury still hung a cloud over what was supposed to be a prosperous […]

For ESPN NFL analyst Robert Griffin III, it’s Zach Wilson or nothing for the New York Jets in light of Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury. RGIII dropped his take on the Jets’ quarterback situation in ESPN’s “Get Up” on Tuesday morning. "It's not that we [guys like C. Wentz, C. Newton, and C. Kaepernick] can't play […]

Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn achilles tendon just four plays into his first game with the New York Jets. Expectations were high for the Jets after the acquisition of the future Hall of Fame quarterback. For years, the Jets have had one of the best defenses in the NFL, but they haven’t been able to […]

Robert Saleh wants nothing to do with the narrative that the New York Jets’ season is over after Aaron Rodgers’ devastating Achilles injury Monday. Saleh confirmed Tuesday that Rodgers “needs surgery” and is “out for the year” after he injured his Achilles in New York’s 22-16 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills. Rodgers sustained the […]

The Aaron Rodgers injury was brutal for the New York Jets. The team went all in on the four-time MVP this offseason, and he lasted four plays under center. In the NFL, it’s next man up, though, and Gang Green has to figure out its quarterback situation quickly. The team could stick with Zach Wilson, […]

What a wild swing of emotions the New York Jets and their fans went through in their 2023 season-opening win against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. From the incredible pregame buildup to the ultimate downer of losing Aaron Rodgers for the season on their fourth offensive play, to undrafted rookie Xavier Gipson winning it […]

The New York Jets Aaron Rodgers Era lasted four plays before the quarterback went down with a season-ending injury in Week 1. Now, the franchise has some tough decisions to make. The Jets’ roster is loaded with talent, and with the right QB, they could be Super Bowl contenders. So, do they stick with Zach […]

The Aaron Rodgers injury may have derailed the New York Jets season in Week 1. The franchise went all in on the 39-year-old quarterback this offseason, and four plays in, Rodgers is done for the year. Now head coach Robert Saleh says they will stick with Zach Wilson at QB, but the question is, should […]

The New York Jets went all in on Aaron Rodgers, and then an Achilles injury four plays into the 2023 campaign put him out for the remainder of the season. Now, the team with so many offensive weapons and an incredible defense says it’s sticking with Zach Wilson at quarterback. However, ESPN’s Shannon Sharpe is […]

After the brutal season-ending Aaron Rodgers injury on the fourth play of the New York Jets Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills, Zach Wilson came in and led his team to a shocking overtime win. The young QB got a lot of help from a stellar Jets defense, and that combination led to ESPN […]

The New York Jets had a wild 22-16 win in overtime over the Buffalo Bills after Xavier Gipson’s touchdown ended the game, and during the game, Zach Wilson had to take over for after Aaron Rodgers was injured on the fourth play of the game. Jets running back Dalvin Cook was asked what it was […]

Following an insane 22-16 comeback victory against Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills, New York Jets undrafted rookie Xavier Gipson was elated after playing the hero. While the apparent Achilles injury to Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers put a cloud over the night, Gipson sent the fans home with something to cheer about with an epic 65-yard walk-off […]

The New York Jets knew their 2023 NFL season opener would be an emotional one against the Buffalo Bills. But no one could’ve predicted they’d rally for a 22-16 overtime win after losing Aaron Rodgers to a likely season-ending Achilles injury in the first quarter. The thrilling win, on 9/11 against a division rival in […]

In a game where the New York Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers got injured on the first drive of the game, Zach Wilson took the reigns and won the showdown against the Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills, 22-16. There were uncertainties among fans on whether the Jets will be able to survive against the Bills after […]

The New York Jets were looking forward to having a prosperous 2023 season, with veteran star quarterback Aaron Rodgers ready to right the ship for a Jets team that went 7-10 last season. But in the very first game of the new NFL campaign against the Buffalo Bills, the Jets lost Rodgers to an apparent […]

If Aaron Rodgers is out for the season or even for an extended time, the New York Jets must regroup quickly and acquire another quarterback, preferably a veteran. Of course, there’s no replacing a future Hall of Famer like Rodgers. But the Jets are not going to punt on the season, especially since their defense […]

Minutes after their thrilling overtime win against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh shared sobering news about injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Saleh said the future Hall of Famer likely sustained a ruptured Achilles. Rodgers will have an MRI on Tuesday. “It’s not good,” Saleh said. Aaron Rodgers was injured […]

The New York Jets entered the 2023 season with much anticipation, as veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be coming in as the team’s new QB1, replacing Zach Wilson. Wilson hasn’t had the most convincing first two seasons in the NFL, so Rodgers’ arrival was a sight for sore Jets eyes. But in Rodgers’ very first […]

The New York Jets and their fans are still reeling from Aaron Rodgers’ opening game injury against the Buffalo Bills. Rodgers played less than five snaps for the Jets in Week 1 of the season, and speculation is it could be his last game action of the year. The latest rumors have pegged Rodgers as […]

Aaron Rodgers’ highly-anticipated debut with the New York Jets hasn’t gone as planned. In fact, it has gone from bad to worse. Rodgers left the game in the first half with a suspected Achilles injury and hasn’t taken the field since. His backup, Zach Wilson, made Jets fans cringe when he checked into the game. […]

The Packers won their Week 1 matchup with the Bears in a game that gave Green Bay fans everywhere more hope than at any time in recent memory. Jordan Love looks like a worthy successor to Aaron Rodgers at the quarterback position and the team has shown promise at various positions. The Packers received good […]

Apparently not even being Aaron Rodgers’ friend and backup was enough for Tim Boyle to land a spot on the New York Jets’ opening 53-man roster. Boyle was among New York’s final cuts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported on Tuesday. The 28-year-old quarterback is friends with Rodgers and backed him up with the Green Bay […]

Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown in his New York Jets debut, helping them to a 32-24 victory in the preseason finale against the New York Giants on Saturday. Among the good things that happened for the Jets, who finished the preseason 2-2, is that Rodgers and all the starters finished the night healthy. “I didn’t […]

Much has been made of Aaron Rodgers coaching up his New York Jets teammates during OTAs and training camp. But the future Hall of Fame quarterback let it be known Tuesday that coaching in the NFL is not something he envisions doing after his playing days are over. “Yeah, I thought about it, for that […]

After two underwhelming seasons as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback, Zach Wilson is having himself a strong training camp and preseason. Now the backup to his boyhood idol Aaron Rodgers, Wilson is providing the Jets hope that he could still be a viable option to be QB1 again down the road. “This is the […]