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Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a significant Achilles tendon injury in his debut game, raising concerns about his future and the team's Super Bowl aspirations. Rodgers will have an MRI to confirm the severity of the injury, but it is feared to be season-ending. Backup quarterback Zach Wilson replaced Rodgers and led the Jets to a come-from-behind victory. The team plans to move forward with Wilson as the starter.
- Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a significant Achilles tendon injury in his debut game.
- The injury is feared to be season-ending and raises concerns about Rodgers' future.
- Backup quarterback Zach Wilson led the Jets to a come-from-behind victory.
- The team plans to move forward with Wilson as the starter.
Aaron Rodgers | QB
Injury
- Suffered a significant Achilles tendon injury in his debut game.
- Will have an MRI to confirm the severity of the injury.
- Injury is feared to be season-ending.
- Age (39) raises questions about his future.
- Hopes to play a few more years.
- Previous major injuries include a fractured collarbone in 2013 and a fractured clavicle in 2017.
Zach Wilson | QB
- Replaced Aaron Rodgers as the backup quarterback.
- Led the Jets to a come-from-behind victory.
- Will be the team's starter moving forward.
- Completed 14 of 21 passes for 140 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.
- Has an 8-14 record as a starter.
New York Jets
- Aaron Rodgers' injury is a significant blow to the team's Super Bowl aspirations.
- Backup quarterback Zach Wilson will be the starter moving forward.
Buffalo Bills
- Lost to the Jets in an overtime game.