Aaron Rodgers' Injury Leads To Calamity On Social Media

BYAlexander ColePublished on September 12, 20233.5K Views

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 11: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers had NFL fans in a state of disbelief.

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets were supposed to get off to a hot start this season. After all, they are a team that is loaded with talent and defense. However, the first game of the season for the Jets started in a complete disaster. On the Jets' first offensive drive of the game, Rodgers was tackled in an awkward fashion. as he went down to the ground, it appeared as though his Achilles tendon completely popped. It was a horrible injury to witness, and he eventually left the game, only to never return.

Thankfully, Zach Wilson was able to enter the game and finish things off. They won the game in overtime, and it was a nice consolation for what took place. However, fans are not convinced that Wilson is going to be able to play for this all season. He hasn't shown that he can carry a team, and there is a real sense that he would be a huge detriment to the team's ability to win. No matter how you swing it, this is the worst nightmare scenario the Jets could have asked for.

Aaron Rodgers Goes Down

Following the injury, numerous fans took to social media to give their takes on what went down. As you can imagine, a lot of fans were distraught about what they saw. Overall, it is easy to see why when you consider what went down. One of the best quarterbacks in the entire league just tore his Achilles, or that's how it seems. Moreover, tons of Jets fans felt like they were mourning their season before it even truly started. This subsequently led to hilarious memes on Twitter, with some even suggesting that Tom Brady should come out of retirement.

Fans React

At the end of the day, the Jets are still in an alright position. They have a lot of talent and they even won their home opener. If Zach Wilson plays like an average quarterback, then this team can certainly make it to the playoffs. Give us your thoughts on the Rodgers injury, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

About The Author

Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.