Is Aaron Rodgers Under Pressure to Deliver vs Bills After Patrick Mahomes’ Slip-up Against Lions?

In the realm of Grid game analysis, Stephen A. Smith boldly declares every game a legacy test for Aaron Rodgers. So, does the weight of expectation rest on Rodgers’ shoulders as he faces the Bills, post-Patrick Mahomes‘ stumble against the Lions?

In a spirited exchange on the ‘First Take’ show, former safety Ryan Clark passionately asserted that this upcoming hyped game is about one singular challenge. It’s about securing a pivotal 1-0 start in the fiercely competitive AFC East. Ryan believes Rodgers has to start with a win but doesn’t feel pressured, despite the Chiefs’ end result.

Will the upcoming game decide Aaron Rodgers’ legacy?

“This is about one game,” the analyst, Clark, began by suggesting a possible path for the Jets. “This is about finding a way to go up 1-0 in the AFC East, which is going to be incredibly tough.” Due to the high anticipation, but not against the Bills, the upcoming showdown in Dallas.

Clark expressed that when the Jets head to Dallas next week, it’d be a welcomed advantage to be on the winning side today. Jets need to ensure Aaron Rodgers has ample protection “to be able to block number 11 (Micah Parsons),” in Dallas.

Despite having many good chances, Patrick Mahomes’ slipped-up against the Lions with 1 pointer in the final score. Therefore, Clark has a positive argument for Rodgers, saying, “We have to remember how Tom Brady started the season in Tampa. They weren’t great. They got stomped out by the Saints two times.” Hence, Jets needs to follow suit, fulfilling their potential. However, Stephen A. doesn’t appear to agree with Clark’s arguments.

The Pivot Podcast co-host feels the only person who links the Jets opener game to Aaron Rodgers’ legacy is Jihad Ward (linebacker for the New York Giants), “who apparently doesn’t know who Aaron Rodgers is, and Aaron Rodgers has to tell him who he really is.”

Bittersweet coming for the Jets

In the grand kickoff of the 2023-24 NFL season, the New York Jets face off against the Buffalo Bills this Monday. The MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will be set ablaze with action at 8:15 PM EDT. After a lackluster run last season, the Jets are hungry for redemption. Preseason stats show two victories and two losses, with a standout performance by Aaron Rodgers in the latest bout against the Giants.

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As ‘Hard Knocks’ wrapped its fifth and final episode, the Jets were dubbed as a team poised for takeoff this season. Notably, some reports rank their schedule as the sixth toughest in the league for 2023, yet signs point to a fierce fight on the gridiron.

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