Aaron Rodgers still waiting on history-making moment as New York Jets misery keeps quarterback short of landmark
Aaron Rodgers left Week 17 with another NFL record, but not the one he wanted. Rodgers is heading into the final game of his two-year spell with the New York Jets and has not snapped the teams playoff drought, which is a US Sports-leading 14 seasons. Rodgers overtook Tom Brady for the most sacks in an NFL career Rodgers does however need to throw just one more touchdown to become just the second quarterback to throw 500 touchdowns in fewer than 250 games. It is a feat only achieved by Peyton Manning – not by Tom Brady, Dan Marino or Joe Montana and for Rodgers games are now running out. However, the 40-year-old arrived in Orchard Park to face the Buffalo Bills with 14 touchdowns in his last eight games, and no interceptions, his TD in defeat to the Rams in Week 16 leaving him on the brink of history. The feeling was the former Green Bay Packers quarterback would hit the mark and give the Jets something to celebrate in a miserable season. But standing on the brink he was left to reflect on slowly diminishing standards following a miserable afternoon in Western New York. Rodgers completed 12 of his 18 passes against the Buffalo Bills for 112 yards, but with no touchdowns and two interceptions he left the game in the second half as the Bills ran riot. Instead, Rodgers walked away with another NFL record but not the one he wanted. He was sacked four times on the day, the third of which saw him overtake the total of Tom Brady as the most sacks in an NFL career. It speaks to Rodgers longevity that he hit the mark, but it was a bad day at the office. To make matters worse, with the Jets trailing 40-0 Rodgers’ replacement Tyrod Taylor came in to throw the Jets only two touchdowns of the afternoon. View Tweet: https://t.co/QkITUJBLeK Rodgers has now played 247 games to stand one short, but with his future shrouded in doubt he may only have one more game to do it. The Jets face the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium, but Rodgers has said he has not decided on whether he will stay with the Jets or even play on – adding another note of drama to his two-year spell in the Big Apple. Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos great Manning took 244 to reach the mark, Tom Brady (649 touchdown passes) and Drew Brees (571) join Hall of Famers Pro Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) on an elite list of players to hit the mark. The closest active player is Matthew Stafford, who has 377 in 222 games. Patrick Mahomes is on track to beat Manning and Rodgers’ pace with 245 passing scores in just 112 games. Davante Adams’ first-ever receiving score happened to be the 200th passing TD of Aaron Rodgers’ career. In 2020, Adams caught Rodgers’ 400th touchdown pass while they were both on the Green Bay Packers. He is well aware of his place in history and was depserate to catch No. 500. “Obviously, I’d love to,” Adams said, via ESPN. “I got 200, I got 400, so it would be dope to get 500 as well. Adams and Rodgers will get one more try in Week 18, when the 4-12 Jets finish out a season that has seen them fire head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas. An overhaul is coming is coming in New Jersey, and whether Rodgers gets his landmark moment this season he also has franchise history in his sights. talkSPORT is your home of the NFL, join us every Sunday through the regular season and the playoffs for live commentary – and talkSPORT will be in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX Catch up on the latest news, views and interviews via our dedicated NFL YouTube channel and weekly ‘Run Down’ show
Aaron Rodgers left Week 17 with another NFL record, but not the one he wanted.
Rodgers is heading into the final game of his two-year spell with the New York Jets and has not snapped the teams playoff drought, which is a US Sports-leading 14 seasons.
Rodgers does however need to throw just one more touchdown to become just the second quarterback to throw 500 touchdowns in fewer than 250 games.
It is a feat only achieved by Peyton Manning – not by Tom Brady, Dan Marino or Joe Montana and for Rodgers games are now running out.
However, the 40-year-old arrived in Orchard Park to face the Buffalo Bills with 14 touchdowns in his last eight games, and no interceptions, his TD in defeat to the Rams in Week 16 leaving him on the brink of history.
The feeling was the former Green Bay Packers quarterback would hit the mark and give the Jets something to celebrate in a miserable season.
But standing on the brink he was left to reflect on slowly diminishing standards following a miserable afternoon in Western New York.
Rodgers completed 12 of his 18 passes against the Buffalo Bills for 112 yards, but with no touchdowns and two interceptions he left the game in the second half as the Bills ran riot.
Instead, Rodgers walked away with another NFL record but not the one he wanted.
He was sacked four times on the day, the third of which saw him overtake the total of Tom Brady as the most sacks in an NFL career.
It speaks to Rodgers longevity that he hit the mark, but it was a bad day at the office.
To make matters worse, with the Jets trailing 40-0 Rodgers’ replacement Tyrod Taylor came in to throw the Jets only two touchdowns of the afternoon.
Rodgers has now played 247 games to stand one short, but with his future shrouded in doubt he may only have one more game to do it.
The Jets face the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium, but Rodgers has said he has not decided on whether he will stay with the Jets or even play on – adding another note of drama to his two-year spell in the Big Apple.
Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos great Manning took 244 to reach the mark,
Tom Brady (649 touchdown passes) and Drew Brees (571) join Hall of Famers Pro Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) on an elite list of players to hit the mark.
The closest active player is Matthew Stafford, who has 377 in 222 games.
Patrick Mahomes is on track to beat Manning and Rodgers’ pace with 245 passing scores in just 112 games.
Davante Adams’ first-ever receiving score happened to be the 200th passing TD of Aaron Rodgers’ career.
In 2020, Adams caught Rodgers’ 400th touchdown pass while they were both on the Green Bay Packers.
He is well aware of his place in history and was depserate to catch No. 500.
“Obviously, I’d love to,” Adams said, via ESPN. “I got 200, I got 400, so it would be dope to get 500 as well.
Adams and Rodgers will get one more try in Week 18, when the 4-12 Jets finish out a season that has seen them fire head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas.
An overhaul is coming is coming in New Jersey, and whether Rodgers gets his landmark moment this season he also has franchise history in his sights.
talkSPORT is your home of the NFL, join us every Sunday through the regular season and the playoffs for live commentary – and talkSPORT will be in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX
Catch up on the latest news, views and interviews via our dedicated NFL YouTube channel and weekly ‘Run Down’ show
