Rodgers Humiliates Jets: 4 TDs and Victory in His Return to NY

Aaron Rodgers: Revenge and Triumph at MetLife Stadium

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers’ quarterback, had a memorable debut with his new team, leading the 34-32 victory against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The match, charged with emotions due to the player’s past with the Jets, became a day of revenge and satisfaction for Rodgers. After the game, Rodgers expressed his joy at the victory, highlighting that it was “nice to remind those people” that he still has the ability to play at a high level. The 41-year-old quarterback demonstrated his worth with four touchdown passes and 244 yards, completing 22 of 30 attempts. His performance included a 62-yard connection with Ben Skowronek on the Steelers’ first offensive series. Rodgers, who criticized the Jets organization earlier this year, remained cautious when talking about the game. “I was happy to beat everyone associated with the Jets,” he stated, downplaying a direct confrontation with coach Aaron Glenn.

Despite the hostility of the fans, Rodgers found a warmer environment among members of the Jets organization. Before the game, he embraced stadium staff and former teammates, showing the affection he still feels for them. “I still have a lot of feelings for a lot of people,” Rodgers commented. The Steelers’ triumph was sealed with a 60-yard field goal by Chris Boswell and a crucial defensive play by Jalen Ramsey on fourth down. Rodgers connected with Jonnu Smith, Jaylen Warren, and Calvin Austin III to add three more touchdowns. Rodgers’ performance was historic, becoming the first player since 2010 to throw four touchdown passes against his former team and the first in NFL history to achieve two consecutive games with four touchdown passes with different franchises. Rodgers’ final touchdown pass, 18 yards to Austin, gave the Steelers a 31-26 lead in the final quarter. Austin highlighted the confidence in Rodgers: “We have full confidence that what he says puts us in the best position to succeed.” Rodgers, after a complicated stage with the Jets, seems to have closed that chapter with a victory. “I gave everything I could to the Jets, and it didn’t work,” he said. “I’m happy to be a Steeler and that things have turned out this way today.”