Aaron Rodgers struggles with INTs in loss to Vikings, says 2-3 Jets need to ‘stick together’

Slow starts have been a persistent hindrance to the Jets’ offense through five weeks. After two three-pointers to start, Rodgers turned the game on its head on the next two possessions; They failed to get Andrew Van Ginkel to drop back into coverage at the pick-six before Allen Lazard fell on their ensuing drive. The Jets turned the ball over on downs in Vikings territory, ending a brutal three-possession stretch in the first half.

Rodgers and Co. managed to take advantage of good field position to end the second half with a touchdown score, but faced with a 17-7 deficit entering the half, it was for a unit that only totaled 99 yards (12 Rushing) managed, a tough mountain to climb. in the first 30 minutes.

“We have to play from the front,” said Rodgers. “So we have to start faster. We say it every week. What is the magic recipe for this? We’re going to spend some time this week trying to figure that out.”

The second half didn’t get off to a good start either and seemed to be heading for disaster when Rodgers was seen writhing in pain on the turf after twisting his lower body under a crowd of Vikings. However, Rodgers didn’t miss a single play and returned after the Vikings roughly handled the kicker penalty to quickly get the Jets’ offense back into the game.

“I’m definitely banged up – my foot got stuck there. “Seems to be just a lower ankle sprain,” he said. “They tried to get me in the tent and we tackled the kicker roughly and I said, ‘Fuck it – I’m going back out there.’ “