Leading up to the Denver Broncos’ game against the New York Jets, rookie quarterback Bo Nix said he was eager to meet and play against Aaron Rodgers in Week 4.
So, after a 10-9 victory on Sunday, Nix was asked about facing Rodgers.
“Well, it was awesome meeting him,” Nix said after the game. “Obviously, I’ve got the most respect for him. Grew up watching him several times. I was never on the sidelines for it, but I watched a lot of TV comebacks where he’s marching on the last drive. Honestly, you just got to put your hope in the defense. It’s a scary sight with him with the ball at the end, but our defense came out today and won the game.”
Rodgers had two chances at the end of Sunday’s game to get the Jets within field goal range for a potential game-winning kick. He turned the ball over on downs on the first attempt and New York missed a 50-yard field goal on the Jets’ second attempt, sealing the game.
Rodgers was shut down by Denver’s talented defense, and the Jets dropped to 2-2. The Broncos improved to 2-2 with the victory and Denver is now set to host the 2-2 Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5.
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