AARON Rodgers wasn’t afraid to touch on what he will look to watch for when it comes to his teammates during these last few games.
Rodgers and the New York Jets lost 19-9 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
New York Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before the Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Rams[/caption]
Rodgers speaks during a news conference after the Jets’ 19-9 loss on Sunday[/caption]
The Jets didn’t punt once but still managed to score nine points.
They fizzled on offense in the second half, totaling just 90 yards during that span at a frigid MetLife Stadium.
The New York squad is now 4-11 for the season and with two games left of the season, Rodgers will find out who will give it their all, or simply pack it in for the 2024-25 campaign.
“The last two weeks we can really see who’s on board moving forward and who is ready to get out,” Rodgers told reporters after the game.
He was also asked about how he usually talks with players who appear to be “checked out” at the end of a season.
“I think you try and say stuff for sure, if you care about them. I get it, it’s been a rough season for all of us,” Rodgers said.
Rodgers completed 28 of 42 passes for 256 yards and a touchdown, but he suffered a costly sack and fumble in the fourth quarter.
The 20-year NFL veteran did have a promising start, completing his 499th career touchdown to Davante Adams at the end of the first quarter.
It was a 99-yard drive as the former Green Bay Packers pair connected for an 11-yard touchdown.
Rodgers’ sack and fumble came in the fourth quarter as Rams’ Kamren Curl came away with the ball.
Two plays later, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford connected with Tyler Higbee on an 11-yard touchdown pass.
It was Higbee’s first touchdown in his season debut and the Rams wouldn’t look back.
The Jets’ defense did limit Stafford to just 110 passing yards along with a touchdown and an interception.
However, they allowed running back Kyren Williams to rush for 117 yards.
Still, New York’s main issue on Sunday was putting points on the board.
The Jets became the first team in the Super Bowl era to not punt in a game but fail to score 10 points or more in the contest.
New York’s season of despair has just two games left in the schedule.
They will visit the division-rival Buffalo Bills in Week 17.
The Jets will finish things off with a home season-finale game against the Miami Dolphins.
As for the 9-6 Rams, they will host the Arizona Cardinals next Saturday night.
