New York Jets’ Aaron Rogers gets injured in Monday Night Football game against Buffalo Bills. Here’s what happened
Rogers got injured in his first match with the New York Jets, which was being played against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. He hurt his ankle and fell down on the ground, and was carted off the ground within five minutes of the first match. Rodgers could throw only one pass, and that too was an incompletion. He played four snaps before leaving the ground. A cart was sent to the Jets' medical tent and Rodgers was carted off to the locker room. As Rogers got off the cart, he was limping badly.
New York Jets Struggles
The New York Jets might have won the game easily had Rodgers not got injured and played at his best. The Jets struggled while the defense kept them in the game.
Jets win 22-16
Though the Jets won 22-16, head coach Robert Saleh said the situation was «not good.» He also said that Rodgers will undergo an MRI. He added that the team believes that Rogers has sustained an Achilles injury. If it is so, he will not be able to come back to the field soon. But head coach Saleh told ESPN, «Obviously Aaron is a big part of that, but we still have an unbelievable defense, we've got a lot of great guys on offense and we'll get this thing done.»
Rodgers' first season with Jets
Rodgers, the four-time MVP, spent many years with the Green Bay Packers before coming to the New York Jets this season. The Jets were his second team. The Jets have not been able to make it to the playoff since 2010 and they hoped that Rodgers would help them break this deadlock. Rodgers spoke about his experience with the club and said how much he enjoyed it. Just before the match was kicked-off, ESPN aired an interview with Rodgers and tennis legend John McEnroe. Rodgers reiterated his belief that the Jets will make it to the Super
