In a disappointing turn of events overseas in London, Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets faced a tough loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Despite a rocky start that included a pick-six in the first quarter, Rodgers tried to rally his team late in the fourth quarter only to fall short with his third interception of the day sealing the fate of the game.
The injury Rodgers suffered in the second half added to the difficulties the Jets faced. The sight of Rodgers being bent awkwardly by multiple defenders was a scary reminder of the offensive struggles that have plagued the team so far this season. However, Rodgers remains optimistic about the potential of his team despite the less-than-ideal start for a team with high expectations.
The slow starts have been a recurring issue for the Jets offense throughout the first five weeks of the season. After two early three-and-outs, Rodgers managed to spark some momentum with two productive drives. However, a costly mistake where he failed to see Andrew Van Ginkel in coverage led to a pick-six, followed by an overthrow to Allen Lazard and a turnover on downs in Vikings territory, ending a challenging three-possession stretch in the first half.
Rodgers and the offense did manage to score a touchdown before halftime, but facing a 17-7 deficit was a tough obstacle for a team that only gained 99 total yards (12 rushing) in the first half. The struggles on offense have been evident, but Rodgers and his teammates are working hard to turn things around and find success.
