New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) avoids a sack from Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
EAST RUTHERFORD — An improbable overtime victory to move to 1-0 on a young season against a division rival should be enough to excite any fanbase.Â
For the New York Jets, however, the win came at a massive cost that could sink their entire season. The loss of Aaron Rodgers for the year (potentially) means that the team will be without an All-Pro talent at the one position they need to have to compete in a loaded AFC.Â
While most of the coverage will be based on the outcome of Rodgers’ MRI Wednesday morning, there are still plenty of takeaways from a stunning win in front of the Jets’ home crowd.
New York’s defensive line is elite
Outside of Rodgers’ injury, the defensive line for the Jets lived up to their dominant expectations. The group totaled five sacks, seven tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, and a forced fumble. Truly a dominant night for the Jets’ top-position group.Â
Whether it was Quinnen Williams looking like the best defensive player in football, Jordan Whitehead collecting three interceptions, or Quinton Jefferson with two sacks on the night, it was a dominant showing from the Jets’ defense.Â
Without Aaron Rodgers, they’ll need to be a lot better for the remainder of the year.Â
Zach Wilson was not bad in replacing Rodgers
We’ll get more into the debate of whether the Jets should look for another quarterback now that Rodgers is lost for the season, but Zach Wilson played much better than normal in relief Monday night. While the quarterback was hard to watch for most of the game, he made key throws and plays to keep the team in the game and eventually win it.Â
His final line of 14/21 passing for 140 yards was respectable and important. If he can have the confidence to show his skill set…
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