“What happens if Aaron Rodgers gets hurt again?” – Jets getting 6 primetime games despite their horrendous form last season doesn’t sit well with fans on social media

Football fans left scratching their heads after the New York Jets landed six prime-time games and fear it will backfire if Aaron Rodgers picks up another season-ending injury.

“What happens if Aaron Rodgers gets hurt again?” – Jets getting 6 primetime games despite their horrendous form last season doesn’t sit well with fans on social media

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers with head coach Robert Saleh (IMAGO)

The New York Jets fans were beginning to get excited once again seeing Aaron Rodgers back on his feet in the recent training sessions.

However, after learning that the Gang Green will play six regular-season games on Prime Time in 2024, their excitement has slowly turned into fear.

Around 8 p.m. on May 15, the NFL released the long-awaited new season schedule for the Jets. Fans already knew that their team would open their campaign on Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers. Moreover, they will be on the road to face the Minnesota Vikings. 

Besides the 49ers tie, the Jets have drawn five more Prime Time games next season. That’s the most a team can be allotted: two on Thursday night, two on Sunday night, and one on Monday night.

Football fans fear for Aaron Rodgers’ safety after finding out the New York Jets will play six prime-time games in the 2024 season

After facing the 49ers, they will remain on the road and face the Tennessee Titans. On week 3, the Jets host their first game at MetLife Stadium against the New England Patriots at 8:15 on September 19 and then the Denver Broncos on September 29.

In Week 4, Aaron Rodgers will jet off to London to play against the Minnesota Vikings. 

"What happens if Aaron Rodgers gets hurt again?" - Jets getting 6 primetime games despite their horrendous form last season doesn't sit well with fans on social media
Aaron Rodgers (Image via IMAGO)

The Buffalo Bills then come to New York in prime time, followed by the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. Besides being one of the three teams with the most prime-time games, the Athletic revealed the Jets’ toughest run of games will start in week 1 and run until week 11. 

With so many games and very little time to recover from the matchday fatigue of traveling abroad, fans fear the 40-year-old will have a tough time. They pointed out that if the Super Bowl winner picks up an early injury like last year, then it will be another season of whats, ifs, and buts for the Big Apple side.

Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:

The Jets will have a bye in Week 12. Robert Saleh‘s men also play three games in 10 days at the beginning of the season. Finally, the Jets will meet their divisional rivals, the Miami Dolphins, on the last day of the regular season for the first time since 2016. 

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