EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The last time Aaron Rodgers made a debut at MetLife Stadium, it was the most devastating night of his career. Everybody, especially fans of the New York Jets, remembers. In his Jets debut, the first time he didn’t wear a Green Bay Packers jersey to that point, ended four plays into his New York career with a torn Achilles and a lost season.
Fast-forward nearly two years, and a seemingly revitalized Rodgers – who signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a prolonged courtship (the quarterback cited “personal reasons” for the delay) – led his team to a 34-32 victory over his former squad. The 41-year-old threw his counterpunch to Father Time with four touchdown passes and 244 yards on 22-for-30 passing.
It was a day of firsts for Rodgers wearing the black and gold, but it marked his 24th career comeback victory and 35th game-winning drive.
"I love these guys, I love the organization," Rodgers told CBS after the game. "Love them taking a chance on bringing me in and believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be out here with my guys. There's no greater feeling than being on the field and being able to compete. ... Really proud of our guys making clutch plays down the stretch."
