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Rodgers’ Struggles Highlight Jets' Ongoing Playoff Drought

1/13/2026

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Aaron Rodgers completed 17 of 33 passes and threw a pick-six in a 30-6 playoff loss to the Houston Texans, one of the worst playoff performances in a decade.
Jets fans celebrated his struggles as the performance underscored a decision to release him.
Critics argued that keeping Rodgers would have hindered the Jets' draft prospects.
The Jets remain in a playoff drought, missing the postseason for the 15th consecutive year.

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Story summary

Aaron Rodgers completed 17 of 33 passes and threw a pick-six in a 30-6 playoff loss to the Houston Texans, one of the worst playoff performances in a decade.
Jets fans celebrated his struggles as the performance underscored a decision to release him.
Critics argued that keeping Rodgers would have hindered the Jets' draft prospects.
The Jets remain in a playoff drought, missing the postseason for the 15th consecutive year.