Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams Vintage Game Excites NFL Fans as Jets Beat Jaguars

Andrew PetersDecember 15, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on during warmups before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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Though their season has been mostly disappointing, New York Jets fans had something to smile about on Sunday as vintage performances from Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams led to a 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Rodgers finished with 289 passing yards and three touchdowns along with 45 yards on the ground. Adams was his favorite target as he hauled in 198 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.

The Jets trailed 22-17 earlier in the fourth quarter and missed a field goal after the Jaguars go-ahead touchdown. New York's defense stepped up to force Jacksonville off the field before Rodgers connected with Adams for a massive 71-yard touchdown pass. A two-point conversion made it 25-22.

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AARON RODGERS TO DAVANTE ADAMS FOR THE 71-YARD TD TO TAKE THE LEAD 😱 (via <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFL</a>) <a href="https://t.co/Fn1FvWGG95">pic.twitter.com/Fn1FvWGG95</a>

The Jaguars answered with a field goal, leaving the Jets with just over a minute to drive down the field and take the lead.

Rodgers did just that.

He and New York mounted a seven-play, 70-yard drive capped off by a Breece Hall touchdown to take the lead. The Jags threw an interception on their attempt to answer, sealing the win for the Jets.

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Fans on social media were hyped to see "vintage" performances from Rodgers and Adams in the win.

The Real Avery Lynch @YoungBull_Lynch
VINTAGE AARON RODGERS ON THE LAST DRIVE!!!!

Scott @scotthansen8481
Aaron Rodgers is still HIM.

Oats @aouterieyo
If you watched this game today and think the Jets should move on from Aaron Rodgers, you should probably stop following football. Almost like recovering from an achillies injury would take time on top of the Vikings injury. Far and away the best option. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jets?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jets</a>

Ghiman McKinney @GhimanMcKinney
Aaron Rodgers: Greatest deep ball thrower of all-time.

Odds Shark @OddsShark
Davante Adams & Aaron Rodgers today: <a href="https://t.co/Do9G62wikA">pic.twitter.com/Do9G62wikA</a>

JetsMuse @jetsmuse
Aaron Rodgers @ JAX today: 289 Yards 3 Touchdowns 16/30 Completions Is there a shift happening?? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jets?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JetUp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JetUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/3Xo7LYvN5l">pic.twitter.com/3Xo7LYvN5l</a>

NYJ MIKE @NyjMike
Aaron Rodgers is on Fire 🔥🔥🔥 They called me a madman <a href="https://t.co/BoTngnVF7K">pic.twitter.com/BoTngnVF7K</a>

🍊 @redfIxvor
aaron rodgers is clearly still good at football

Ian Hartitz @Ihartitz
41-year-old Aaron Rodgers was the Jets leading rusher today <a href="https://t.co/dYgmS2Pnx4">pic.twitter.com/dYgmS2Pnx4</a>

Giancarlo ⚽️ @GiancarloMattei
Aaron Rodgers lead them down for the lead. Our defense and Sauce ended it with a pick. Only took 15 weeks to get it right. Run it back next year.

Over Under 402 @402OverUnder
For at least one day, Aaron Rodgers and Davantae Adams reminded us of the old days.

Unfortunately for the Jets, performances like Sunday's have been few and far between this season. They improved to 4-10 in the win, but have already been eliminated from playoff contention.

If anything, the game could give fans something to look forward to if New York decides to run it back with Rodgers under center next season.