Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets saw their hopes quickly dissipate in their game against Seattle Seahawks on December 1, which ended with them suffering a 5-point defeat and leaving their locker room disappointed and upset.
DJ Reed, cornerback for the Jets, voiced his discontent with the officiating of Sunday’s game via his official X account and directly addressed NFL officiating team with an angry critique. Garrett Wilson added his support by posting humorous and positive posts in support of Reed on X.
The Jets had initially taken control of the game with a lead of 21-16 by the fourth quarter. However, the Seahawks managed to overturn the deficit by scoring 10 unanswered points, which included a pivotal touchdown with just over five minutes remaining. A significant factor in the Jets’ loss was the accumulation of penalties, with the team receiving 12 flags for a total of 83 yards, a stark contrast to Seattle’s five for 50 yards. The majority of these penalties occurred in the last quarter, contributing heavily to their defeat.
Aaron Rodgers expressed his disappointment after the game, noting missed opportunities and questionable calls; acknowledging their performance; while stressing execution, precision, and attention to detail as crucial aspects of their game plan that were lacking in his team’s approach.
Rodgers expressed his anger with continuous setbacks in his statement and highlighted his ability to move around well and extend plays, which was one of his best performances of the season. Unfortunately, Rodgers noted execution errors that delayed victory early in the match which set back progress considerably.