Alright, here’s the scoop: The Jets are officially out of the playoff race, but they’ve still got a couple of games to play—first the Bills, then the Dolphins. All eyes are on Aaron Rodgers, who’s not just recovering from an Achilles tear but is now dealing with a knee issue. Classic Rodgers, though—he’s staying optimistic, claiming his knee “feels pretty good” and that he’s “gonna play.” But can he actually pull it off? It all depends on how that knee holds up when the whistle blows. Meanwhile, Coach Jeff is keeping things low-key, making no promises or bold predictions.

When asked if Rodgers would be good to go, Coach Jeff wasn’t one to give false hope. All he said was it’s “too early to tell” and “If I’m a betting man, I’m betting on Aaron Rodgers to play“. The coach’s comment basically screams, ‘If anyone can pull this off, it’s Rodgers’. And honestly, who can argue? The guy’s been playing through injuries like it’s his side hustle. If there’s one thing we know about Aaron Rodgers, it’s that he’s never been one to let a little thing like pain stop him from getting on the field. Ulbrich did say we’ll get a full update by Thursday, so all we can do is cross our fingers and hope to get some good news soon. Honestly, it’s all going to come down to Rodgers and whether he can tough it out.

But if Aaron Rodgers can’t play, the Jets might be looking at Tyrod Taylor to step in. That’s the most logical decision if you think about it. Taylor is not the long-term solution, but he has what it takes. He’s been around for a while, and even though his stats this year aren’t eye-popping (1,100 yards, 4 TDs, 5 picks in 6 games), he knows how to hold the fort. It’s all gonna come down to what Coach Saleh decides, though.

And it’s not just Aaron Rodgers who’s hurt. Sauce Gardner is dealing with a hamstring issue, and Tony Adams has an ankle problem. Plus, Olu Fashanu is out for the season with a foot injury. The Jets are banged up, but they have no choice but to push through and maybe just hope to pass this season with less shame. But it’s not just the Jets that have trouble; even the Bills have them right now.

The tone for the last games

It’s not all sunshine for the Bills, either. They are dealing with their own injury issues, too. Matt Milano, their linebacker, is out, and their secondary is a little banged up. But even with that, they’re still sitting pretty at 12-3. Josh Allen is been on fire this year with 3,549 yards and 26 TDs, so they’re still a tough team to beat.

But they’re not just cruising into the playoffs. They want that momentum. So, even with a few key injuries, the Bills are coming for the Jets. The Jets will need to find a way to break through their defense. Their defense is like a bulldozer, especially if Rodgers isn’t playing.

Looking at the season overall, the Bills have had a more solid year. The Jets have been all over the place, and now it all comes down to whether Aaron Rodgers can play. If he’s out, they’ve got a tough road ahead with the Bills, but hey, anything can happen in these final two games.