The New York Jets, led by **Aaron Rodgers**, are set for their second consecutive Sunday Night Football appearance, this time against the **Pittsburgh Steelers**, as they try to break a three-game losing streak. Throughout this rough patch, the Jets have been in positions to win late but have fallen short each time, and fans are growing impatient.
In their recent game against the **Denver Broncos**, the Jets had 1:27 to drive 60 yards but stalled at the 32-yard line, resulting in a missed 50-yard field goal by **Greg Zuerlein**, costing them the game. Fans and media criticized **Robert Saleh** and **Nathaniel Hackett** for the poor execution.
Next, against the **Minnesota Vikings**, the Jets had 3:07 to drive 70 yards, but Rodgers missed a wide-open **Garrett Wilson** and later threw his third interception of the day, losing the game. Criticism targeted the coaching staff again, and two days later, Saleh was fired, while Hackett was stripped of his play-calling duties.
In the most recent loss to the **Buffalo Bills**, Rodgers and the Jets again had a chance to win, with 3:43 left to drive 70 yards. Rodgers went 3-of-6 for 30 yards before throwing a game-ending interception, leading to fans turning their frustration on **Mike Williams**. The Jets immediately traded for **Davante Adams** that night.
Rodgers now has no excuses: with a talented receiving trio in **Davante Adams**, **Garrett Wilson**, and **Allen Lazard**, along with a defense that has been reliable, the pressure is squarely on him to deliver. If the Jets lose again, Rodgers will be under even more scrutiny. His struggles in late-game situations have led some to question whether he’s still capable of greatness, and the upcoming matchup against the Steelers could be crucial in determining whether Rodgers can still perform at an elite level in 2024.
It remains to be seen whether Rodgers can shake off these late-game struggles and lead the Jets to a much-needed win.
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