New York Jets fans had flashbacks to Week 1 of the 2023 season on Sunday when quarterback Aaron Rodgers grabbed his left leg in significant pain.
On 3rd-and-10 from his own 14-yard line, Rodgers was hit on an incompletion and fell to the ground with a Vikings defender beneath him. His leg bent in an unnatural way, and as he struggled to get to his feet, the air was taken out of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Rodgers, somehow, would miss just a single play.
The 40-year-old quarterback hobbled his way to the blue tent, but never made it onto the table inside.
The Jets punted immediately, but a roughing the kicker penalty gave New York 15 yards, a fresh set of downs, and a reason for Rodgers to re-enter the game. The quarterback dutifully responded, snapping on his helmet and rushing right back onto the field. Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor did not take a snap.
The Jets stormed down the field, first with two Breece Hall rushes and then a completion from Rodgers to receiver Garrett Wilson. He hit Hall and then backup running back Braelon Allen as New York crossed into Minnesota territory.