Aaron Rodgers was clearly frustrated midway through the New York Jets’ game in London on Sunday.
But while the Jets trailed the Minnesota Vikings 17-7 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Rodgers offset his two early interceptions with another round of NFL history.
GettyRodgers made NFL history on Sunday in London[/caption]
The former Green Bay star and expected future Hall of Famer joined quarterback legends Tom Brady and Peyton Manning on what is a rare list.
With 11 minutes left in the third quarter, Rodgers broke 60,000 passing yards in his career.
In doing so, he became only the ninth QB to reach the mark.
“Numbers don’t lie,” one fan tweeted.
Drew Brees, Brett Favre, Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan and Dan Marino are also on the list, with several finding a place in talkSPORT’s ranking of the greatest QBs of all-time.
But while Rodgers’ 60,000 passing yards is a huge career achievement, fans couldn’t help but notice how far the Jets QB — who is 40 years old — still has to go to catch Brady.
Brady ended his career with 89,214 passing yards, giving the GOAT almost 30,000 more than Rodgers.
“Brady being 30,000 yards ahead is insane,” one fan posted.
“Matt Ryan has more yards than Rodgers???” a second fan wrote. “How could (that) be possible?”
Rodgers threw for 59,055 yards during an 18-year run with the Packers.
GettyRodgers was forced to shake off two early INTs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium[/caption]
GettyHis best days were with the Green Bay Packers[/caption]
Entering Sunday at Tottenham, he was still trying to surpass 1,000 yards with the Jets.
New York was supposed to be a Super Bowl contender with Rodgers last year.
But the QB only lasted four snaps and Jets coach Robert Saleh acknowledged this week that New York faced constant pressure.
“You could be an expansion team. It doesn’t matter,” Saleh said. “It’s New York. Expectations to win, to go to the Super Bowl.”
Rodgers’ two picks didn’t help on Sunday, and he was clearly frustrated during the game.
As the final quarter approached, Rodgers was just 15-of-28 for 126 yards, one touchdown, two INTs and a 47.6 rating.
But he’d entered another level of NFL history — while reminding fans just how special Brady was.
“Team Brady,” a fan tweeted.
