Aaron Rodgers sends warning to Jets teammates after New York make unwanted history against LA Rams
The New York Jets are limping to the end of a miserable season. Aaron Rodgers and co suffered a 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Metlife Stadium on Sunday and fell to a 4-11 record. The Jets suffered another disappointing defeat to fall to 4-11 this seasonGetty With their own playoff dreams dead, the Jets looked to throw a spanner in the works against the Rams and damage the postseason hopes of their opponents. And the upset looked on for much of the afternoon, where New York played well and took a 9-6 lead into the fourth quarter. Rodgers led his team on numerous drives into Rams territory, throwing for an impressive 256 yards and the Jets offense did so well, in fact, that they didn’t punt once. But the Rams rallied late, scoring 13 unanswered points to secure the win and keep their place at the top of the NFC West. And once the clocked ticked down to zero, New York trudged back to the locker room having put just nine points on the board – and having made unwanted history. They became the first team since 1991 to not punt in a game and be held to less than 10 points. Only one other franchise has done that since 1940, according to ESPN reporter Rich Cimini. “This is the second time since 1940 that a team has not punted in a game AND failed to score at least 10 points,” he wrote on X. “The other came on September 1, 1991 (Week 1), when the Colts lost 16-7 to the Patriots. The 1991 Colts finished 1-15… the only win being over (who else?) the Jets.” New York managed to put up nine points by scoring one touchdown and missing the extra point, as well as making one field goal. Rodgers and the Jets put up a historic-low nine points without puntingGetty The Jets turned the ball over on downs three times, and fumbled once. Their final possession ended before it began, when Xavier Gipson fumbled a punt return after the two-minute warning to ice another loss. Post game, Rodgers put his teammates on notice and suggested he will be demanding a high level of professionalism and commitment, despite having nothing to play for in 2024. “You gotta figure out what it means to be a professional,” he told reporters. “That’s an important part of building culture. The last two weeks we can really see who’s on board moving forward and who is ready to get out. “It’s just part of the game. I’ve been on a couple of teams who were out of it, and it’s interesting to watch the practice habits, the preparation habits. Rodgers has called on his teammates to finish the season strong959246953 “Hopefully, we’ll do the right thing, and it means a lot because everybody’s watching, and it’s a who-you-know business. “There will be interesting conversations in the next couple of weeks, but just focus on the relationships we have with each other and try to finish this thing out like a pro.” The Jets face two tough opponents to finish the season, playing the Super Bowl-chasing Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium before hosting the Miami Dolphins – who could still be in playoff contention – on Week 18. talkSPORT is your home of the NFL on UK radio, and you can stay up to date with all the latest from around the league via our dedicated ‘EndZone’ YouTube channel.
The New York Jets are limping to the end of a miserable season.
Aaron Rodgers and co suffered a 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Metlife Stadium on Sunday and fell to a 4-11 record.
With their own playoff dreams dead, the Jets looked to throw a spanner in the works against the Rams and damage the postseason hopes of their opponents.
And the upset looked on for much of the afternoon, where New York played well and took a 9-6 lead into the fourth quarter.
Rodgers led his team on numerous drives into Rams territory, throwing for an impressive 256 yards and the Jets offense did so well, in fact, that they didn’t punt once.
But the Rams rallied late, scoring 13 unanswered points to secure the win and keep their place at the top of the NFC West.
And once the clocked ticked down to zero, New York trudged back to the locker room having put just nine points on the board – and having made unwanted history.
They became the first team since 1991 to not punt in a game and be held to less than 10 points.
Only one other franchise has done that since 1940, according to ESPN reporter Rich Cimini.
“This is the second time since 1940 that a team has not punted in a game AND failed to score at least 10 points,” he wrote on X.
“The other came on September 1, 1991 (Week 1), when the Colts lost 16-7 to the Patriots. The 1991 Colts finished 1-15… the only win being over (who else?) the Jets.”
New York managed to put up nine points by scoring one touchdown and missing the extra point, as well as making one field goal.
The Jets turned the ball over on downs three times, and fumbled once.
Their final possession ended before it began, when Xavier Gipson fumbled a punt return after the two-minute warning to ice another loss.
Post game, Rodgers put his teammates on notice and suggested he will be demanding a high level of professionalism and commitment, despite having nothing to play for in 2024.
“You gotta figure out what it means to be a professional,” he told reporters.
“That’s an important part of building culture. The last two weeks we can really see who’s on board moving forward and who is ready to get out.
“It’s just part of the game. I’ve been on a couple of teams who were out of it, and it’s interesting to watch the practice habits, the preparation habits.
“Hopefully, we’ll do the right thing, and it means a lot because everybody’s watching, and it’s a who-you-know business.
“There will be interesting conversations in the next couple of weeks, but just focus on the relationships we have with each other and try to finish this thing out like a pro.”
The Jets face two tough opponents to finish the season, playing the Super Bowl-chasing Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium before hosting the Miami Dolphins – who could still be in playoff contention – on Week 18.
talkSPORT is your home of the NFL on UK radio, and you can stay up to date with all the latest from around the league via our dedicated ‘EndZone’ YouTube channel.
