Good morning, Sports fans! It’s Davey Mac here…a true lover of Sports, Games, Competition, and anything else where I can point my finger and yell “LOSER!” Anyway, we’ve got the last Sports Report of the week for ya…so get ready for some action! We’ve got a Yankee divisional update! News out of the NBA! Football games this weekend! And more! But first!
According to ESPN, New York Jets superstar quarterback and future Hall Of Famer Aaron Rodgers stated yesterday that surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon in his left leg “went great.” The 39-year-old Rodgers suffered the injury four snaps into the first game of the season…breaking the hearts of Jets fans throughout the Metro area. Check out Rodgers’ post-op pic below.
This is the second statement that Aaron Rodgers has released following his crushing injury. He also posted on Instagram that he “shall rise yet again.” Take a gander at the post below.
So the big question is…do you think Aaron Rodgers will return to the Jets in 2024? Or will he retire (as some analysts are thinking)? An Achilles tear is supposed to be one of the most difficult injuries to come back from. They say that it usually takes a year for the athlete to come back to vintage form.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets is helped off the field after an injury during the first quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
So do you think Rodgers will be able to do? Personally speaking…I think the answer is “yes.” I can’t imagine that Rodgers wants to go out like this…being he savior of a longtime losing franchise…and becoming the King of New York should he win that Super Bowl…the temptation of becoming a modern day Joe Namath is just too great. I expect Rodgers to return. I’m Davey Mac…and that’s my two cent.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 26: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during a preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Eagles Beat Vikings On 'TNF'
The Eagles took down the Vikings on Thursday Night Football…34 to 28. Philly running back D’Andre Swift ran for 175 yards and a touchdown…wide receiver DeVonta Smith had 4 receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown…as the Eagles improve to 2 and 0 for the season. Minnesota falls to 0 and 2.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 14: D’Andre Swift #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Giants Vs. Cardinals On Sunday
This weekend…the Giants play the Cardinals at 4 PM (EST) in Arizona. The Giants are 0 and 1 and really needing to beat this Cardinals team who is without starter Kyler Murray and are 0 and 1.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 01: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants hands off to Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on January 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Alban/Getty Images)
Jets Vs. Cowboys
Meanwhile, the Jets take on the Cowboys at 4:25 PM (EST) in Dallas. Both teams enter the game at 1 and 0. The Cowboys are coming off of their huge 40 to nothing win over the Giants. The Jets will start Zach Wilson after Aaron Rodgers has been sidelined for the season due to a torn Achilles.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets throws a pass during the third quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Yanks Split Doubleheader WIth Red Sox
The Yankees split a doubleheader with the Red Sox yesterday…as the Yanks lost Game 1…5 to nothing…and then the Yankees won Game 2…8 to 5. Aaron Judge hit a grand slam in Game 2…his 32nd of the year. The Yankees end up taking three outta four in Boston and, at 74 and 73, BOTH teams are now in last place as the Yankees have put Boston in the cellar next to them.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 14: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases as he watches his grand slam against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of game two of a doubleheader at Fenway Park on September 14, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Mets Destroy Arizona
The Mets crushed the Diamondbacks…11 to 1. The Mets improve to 68 and 78.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets celebrates his fifth-inning two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the dugout with his teammates at Citi Field on September 14, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Phils Play Cards Tonight
The Phillies were off. They begin a series against the Cardinals in St. Louis this evening.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on September 13, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
OKC Thunder To Build New Arena
Oklahoma City has finalized plans to build a new downtown arena for the Thunder. The projected cost of the arena will be a minimum of $900 million. Thunder ownership has committed to contribute $50 million.
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 17: A detail of the Finals logo on the exterior of the arena prior to the Miami Heat hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 17, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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