The 2024-25 NFL season just got a whole lot messier for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, and it’s not because of some fancy play or dramatic fourth-quarter miracle. No, we’re talking about a good old-fashioned head-scratcher. After their nail-biting 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills on October 14, one thing became crystal clear: firing head coach Robert Saleh didn’t quite solve the Jets’ problems. In fact, it might have opened up a whole new can of worms.
Rodgers’ Return to the (Almost) Spotlight
Let’s not sugarcoat things here—Rodgers wasn’t exactly “MVP mode” in this game. Sure, the 40-year-old QB threw for 294 yards, two touchdowns, and managed a 65.7% pass completion rate. Not bad, right? Well, not when you look at Josh Allen, who made the whole thing look like a Sunday stroll in the park, throwing for 215 yards with a silky 76% completion rate. Allen wasn’t pulling off magic tricks, but he didn’t need to when Rodgers was too busy trying to dodge defenders as if they were after him for unpaid parking tickets.
The Jets’ record? A cringe-worthy 2-4, dropping them two games behind the Bills and desperately clawing at the heels of the hobbling Miami Dolphins. Remember, this is supposed to be the season of Rodgers’ redemption. But right now, it feels more like the sequel to a bad rom-com where the main character just can’t catch a break.
Who’s Actually the Problem?
Jets fans, grab your magnifying glasses because we’re on a mystery hunt. Was Saleh the real villain here? Or is it just that the Jets can’t get their star players to perform? It’s like having a supercar, but no one knows how to drive stick. Breece Hall was supposed to be the offensive monster the Jets needed, but he’s been about as intimidating as a wet paper towel. And don’t even get me started on Rodgers’ O-line. The man has been sacked 16 times in just six games. SIX. At this point, he’s spending more time on his back than a turtle on a trampoline.
And to make matters worse, Rodgers has already tossed five interceptions this season. Five! At this rate, he might be auditioning for a spot in the “Opposition QB of the Year” contest. It’s almost like the Jets’ offensive line is running a new play: “Let’s see how fast we can get Rodgers clobbered.”
Saleh: The Scapegoat?
Let’s take a moment to talk about poor Robert Saleh. Now, the guy wasn’t exactly Bill Belichick 2.0, but did he deserve to be tossed out like yesterday’s leftovers? Maybe not. It’s pretty clear his players weren’t doing him any favors. He had Rodgers underperforming, Hall not showing up, and an O-line that might as well have been a bunch of mannequins from the local Macy’s.
Rodgers himself even admitted to feeling some guilt over the firing, suggesting that maybe, just maybe, Saleh wasn’t the root of all evil. But alas, in the land of the NFL, when the ship starts sinking, the first thing to throw overboard is always the head coach.
Looking Ahead: Week 7’s Matchup
So, where do the Jets go from here? Well, in Week 7, they’ll face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in a primetime Sunday night showdown. The question is: will they rise from the ashes, or will Rodgers keep running for his life like he’s in the wrong part of town without his wallet?
Kickoff is set for October 20 at 8:20 PM ET. Will this be the game where the Jets find redemption? Or will it just be another episode of “The Aaron Rodgers Escape Show,” featuring sacks, interceptions, and missed opportunities?
Stay tuned, folks. The Jets’ season just keeps getting more perplexing, and we’re all here for the ride—no matter how bumpy it gets.
