Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season concluded with Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets hosting the Buffalo Bills, their AFC East rival, on “Monday Night Football.” Throughout his 18-year career with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers recorded numerous Hail Mary touchdown throws, earning him notoriety for them. The former California Golden Bears star did it again against the Bills.
Rodgers heaved the ball 52 yards to the end zone as the first half was coming to a close, and Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard caught it, cutting the Buffalo lead to 20–17. Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and a three-time Super Bowl champion, expressed his admiration for Rodgers’ most recent highlight on social media
“Why is Aaron so good at that,” Mahomes asked on X with three laughing emojis.
Less than a minute later, NBA and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James responded to Mahomes’ question, using one word to describe Rodgers’ Hail Marys: “Ridiculous.” “Right!! It’s ridiculous!” James replied with five laughing emojis.
Why is Aaron so good at that 😂😂😂
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) October 15, 2024
Rodgers was selected with the No. 24 pick in the 2005 NFL draft. During his time in Green Bay, he led his team to a Super Bowl win while securing four NFL MVP awards along the way.
In 2023, the 40-year-old signed with the Jets. Just four plays into his first game with New York, Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.
With Rodgers returning to begin the 2024 season, Jets fans had high hopes for their teams’ chances at a Super Bowl win. But, after starting 2-3, New York made a decision to fire head coach Robert Saleh, leaving some concerned for the rest of the Jets’ season.
