Aaron Rodgers Fires Back at Media as Jets Struggle and Face Patriots Next

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21/10/2024 20h46

### Rodgers Hits Out at Media Amid Jets' Ongoing Struggles

The New York Jets' season appears to be unraveling rapidly, highlighted by their recent setback against Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers. With a 37-15 loss on Sunday night, the Jets find themselves in third place in the AFC East and grappling with a 2-5 record. Making matters worse, quarterback Aaron Rodgers took the opportunity to criticize the media, further igniting tensions within the organization.

During Sunday's postgame press conference, Rodgers, known for his previous media criticisms, responded sharply when asked how the Jets could maintain team morale. "Stop listening to you guys, number one," he retorted, before acknowledging his own shortcomings on the field. "I gotta play better. That's the key. I gotta find a way to run the ball better so we can action pass. I thought we did some nice things in the passing game. Breece (Hall) obviously had a couple really nice ones, but we gotta run the ball better and I gotta play better," Rodgers admitted.

Rodgers' performance on Sunday was eclipsed by Wilson's, as he completed 24 of 39 passes for 276 yards, throwing one touchdown against two interceptions. Despite spreading the ball among Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, and Davante Adams, and building a 15-6 lead in the second quarter, the Jets faltered in the second half. Offensive missteps and defensive lapses contributed to their fourth consecutive defeat.

Facing a season that appears increasingly imperiled, the Jets will need to regroup ahead of their upcoming clash with the New England Patriots.

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