Many have declared the New York Jets to be the winners of the 2023 offseason. The perennial laughingstock of the league swung a blockbuster trade for Aaron Rodgers. That move alone thrust them immediately into playoff contention and finally brought some stability to the quarterback position. But Rodgers was really the final puzzle piece for a roster the Jets have been building over the last few seasons.
However, with the NFL schedule announcement looming, people have begun to wonder exactly what the league has planned for Rodgers' debut. The NFL schedule is a very complex thing but at its core, it needs to be entertaining. And the NFL wouldn't want to have anything less than a certified banger for Rodgers' new team debut. Well, we know now the first time Rodgers will step out in Jets' green thanks to one of the many intentional leaks preceding the schedule announcement.
Rodgers To Debut On MNF Versus The Bills
Aaron Rodgers will make his debut as New York Jet on September 11. The fixture is slated to be a Monday Night at MetLife Stadium against the Buffalo Bills. So yeah, no pressure for Rodgers. Just a matchup against a division rival on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 in New York. Rodgers has limited experience against the Bills, going 2-2 against Buffalo in his lengthy career. He's recorded five touchdowns and four interceptions in those games.
The Jets are 5-11 in their 15 Monday Night Football appearances since 2010. Meanwhile, the Bills are 3-5. However, this may also set up another important debut. The last MNF game the Bills played was abandoned after Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field. With Hamlin cleared to play in the 2023 season, he may also be making his return to the field in this game. Last season, the Bills and Jets split their two matchups. HotNewHipHop will also full coverage of the NFL schedule after it releases at 8pm EDT on May 11. How do you feel about this debut for Rodgers? Do you think he's going to succeed with the Jets? Let us know in the comments below.
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