Good morning, my fellow Sports fans and appreciators of Athletics! It’s Davey Mac here back with an action-packed Sports Report for ya! It’s all about the football, the baseball, and basketball! But first…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets sacked by defensive end Leonard Floyd #56 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of the NFL game at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
…We start with football…where the New York Jets played their season opener against the Buffalo Bills last night and obviously it was a bittersweet debut.
The Jets won in Overtime…22 to 16…however the big story is that newly-acquired superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers was injured after just four snaps and was forced out of the game. The initial X-ray was negative…but he still needs to get an MRI today for fear of a torn Achilles (which would be a season-ender).
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)
The news of Rodgers’ potentially devastating injury has left Jets fans (and the football world, to be honest) in utter shock. Gang Green is still looking for just their second Super Bowl in franchise history…and their first championship in over 50 years since Joe Namath led the team to victory in Super Bowl III. It’s just insane.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 08: NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath leaves the field during the first quarter at a game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Jets head coach Robert Saleh was the one who reported to the media that it may be an Achilles tear. He spoke to reporters after the game and, despite the thrilling Jets win in O.T., Saleh looked pretty glum. He offered this to the Jets fans: “The MRI is probably going to confirm what we think is going to happen, so prayers tonight. But it’s not good.”
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets watches from the sidelines during the fourth 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 what do you think, Jets fans? If Rodgers goes down with an Achilles injury…are the Jets done for the year? And if Rodgers can come back…will the offensive line step up their game and protect the Jets’ $100 million investment?
The bottom line is that we saw the O-line struggle in training camp if you watched HBO’s Hard Knocks. In that excellent docuseries, the O-line played very poorly at times and there was concern about their play. Now we know why. We’ll see what this means for Gang Green…but, boy…this one is hard to take for Jets fans.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets is helped off the field by team trainers 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)
Jets Beat Bills In O.T.
The Jets still had a game to win…and they did it. Zach Wilson stepped in for Rodgers and was 14 of 21 with a touchdown and an interception. The TD to Garrett Wilson was one of the best catches I’ve seen. Breece Hall looked good as he ran for 127 yards on 10 carries. And then in Overtime…Xavier Gipson (the undrafted free agent rookie who was highlighted on HBO’s Hard Knocks) returned a punt for 65 yards and the walk-off win in O.T. Amazing. So kinda crazy way to start the season for the Jets.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Wide receiver Xavier Gipson #82 of the New York Jets scores the game winning touchdown on a 65-yard punt return during the overtime quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Eli Says The Jets Should Get Brady
Last night on the ManningCast of Monday Night Football on EPSN, Eli Manning was dead serious when he suggested that the Jets should pursue Tom Brady. Wow…incredible turn of events. What do you think? Should the Jets go after Brady?
FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots greets Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants after a preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Yankees Vs. Red Sox In Doubleheader Today
The Yankees – Red Sox game was rained out. There will be a day-night doubleheader between the Yanks and Boston today at Fenway Park.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 13: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 13, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Mets Lose To D-Backs
Meanwhile, the Mets lost to the Diamondbacks…4 to 3. The Mets fall to 65 and 78. for the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 11: Paul Sewald #38 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Phils Split Doubleheader With Atlanta
The Phillies split a doubleheader with the Braves. The Phils lost the first game…10 to 8…and then the Phillies won the second game…7 to 5.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning of game two of a double header at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 7-5 (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Team USA Looking To LeBron & Steph
After TEAM USA finished a disappointing fourth place in the FIBA World Cup basketball tournament (the precursor to the Olympics), it’s now being reported that LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Anthony Davis are all interested in playing in next year’s Olympic games in Paris. That’s what I’m talking about!
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 04: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors defends LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter in game two of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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