In a surprising turn of events, the New York Jets' plan to have rookie quarterback Zach Wilson learn from veteran Aaron Rodgers was derailed when Rodgers suffered a potential season-ending Achilles injury early in Week 1. With Wilson thrust back into the starting role, the offense has failed to find success, and the Jets are now facing an uphill battle to make it to the playoffs.

Wilson, the former first-round pick out of BYU, has struggled to find his rhythm, completing just 59.2 percent of his passes for 1,944 yards. He has thrown six touchdowns and seven interceptions, while enduring 38 sacks behind a makeshift offensive line. These struggles reached a tipping point in the recent game against the Bills, as head coach Robert Saleh made the decision to bench Wilson in the second half in favor of Tim Boyle.

Discussing the situation on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers expressed personal guilt for Wilson's difficulties. He expressed his disappointment in not being able to play and frustrated that his absence affected the team and put undue pressure on Wilson. Rodgers believes that if he had been on the field performing well, the narrative surrounding the team would be different and Wilson would have had the opportunity to learn and grow without the weight of expectations.

Despite Rodgers' words of support, Wilson's performance has taken a significant step backward over the past few weeks. In the last 16 quarters of football, the Jets' offense has only managed to score two touchdowns. As a result, Wilson has been demoted to the third-string quarterback position behind Boyle and newly-signed veteran Trevor Semien for the upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins.

Although Wilson's next steps remain uncertain, with his future in the league questioned, Rodgers remains optimistic about the young quarterback's potential. He believes that Wilson still has a bright future in the NFL and vows to support him during this challenging period.

With the Jets currently on the outside looking in at the playoff picture, their struggles at the quarterback position have highlighted the importance of having a reliable and experienced leader on the field. The team will now rally behind Tim Boyle in the hopes of finding the much-needed spark to turn their season around.

As the Jets face uncertainty at the quarterback position, all eyes will be on Wilson's development and his ability to bounce back from these setbacks. Will he seize the opportunity if given another chance, or will the pressure prove to be too much for the young gunslinger? Only time will tell as the Jets continue to navigate through a challenging season.