London has not been kind to Aaron Rodgers.
The New York Jets quarterback has lost both games he played there and returned home “banged up” after throwing three interceptions in a 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
This marks two straight losses for the Jets (2-3), raising concerns about the health of their 40-year-old quarterback. Rodgers mentioned after the game that he has a low ankle sprain, following a week of dealing with a swollen knee.
“We’re playing below our potential. Too many mistakes,” Rodgers said. “We’re slow starters. Too many mental errors. Just too many mistakes in general. That’s hard to overcome, and then you know for me, I’ve got to take care of the football. Can’t turn the ball over three times and win in this league.”
Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. On New York’s next possession, Rodgers threw too high for Allen Lazard and was intercepted by Camryn Bynum.
Stephon Gilmore’s interception late in the fourth quarter — while the Jets were trying to score — sealed Minnesota’s win after the Jets had come back from a 17-0 deficit.
“I just kind of underthrew it a little bit,” he said about the pass intended for Mike Williams.
Rodgers had only thrown one interception in the first four games. On Sunday, he completed 29 of 54 passes for 244 yards, two touchdown passes, and three turnovers. He also became the ninth player in NFL history to throw for 60,000 yards in regular-season games.
However, an inconsistent performance and an injury that had the Jets and their fans worried were the main topics after the game.
