Former New York and current Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers beat the Jets Sunday afternoon, with a final score of 34-32. In his return to Metlife Stadium, Rodgers threw 4 touchdown passes while Steelers kicker Chris Boswell secured the victory by drilling a go-ahead field goal with just over a minute remaining in the game.
Rodgers, Fields Change Lead 5 Times
The game featured five lead changes, a true back-and-forth contest where neither team could pull away. The Jets built an early lead before the Steelers offense, led by former Jet Aaron Rodgers, found its rhythm. The teams traded jabs throughout the second half, with the lead changing hands three times in the fourth quarter alone. New Jets QB Justin Fields gave the Jets a late 32-31 advantage with a gutsy touchdown run, but Rodgers efficiently move the Steelers in position to kick what would become the game winning field goal on the subsequent drive.
Jets’ Defense Struggles
Despite a strong day from the pass rush, which sacked Rodgers multiple times, the Jets’ secondary struggled to contain Pittsburgh’s passing attack. Aaron Rodgers exploited lapse in coverage throughout the game, finishing with four touchdown passes while connecting to 7 different receivers.
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