Aaron Rodgers Criticizes Mike Williams After Loss

Following the New York Jets' 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills, quarterback Aaron Rodgers faced backlash for publicly blaming wide receiver Mike Williams for a costly interception. Rodgers indicated that Williams ran the wrong route on the final offensive play, stating, 'Mike needed to get to the red line.' This response drew criticism from former Jets quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick and Boomer Esiason, who argued that true leadership involves shouldering blame rather than throwing teammates under the bus. Esiason expressed shock at Rodgers' comments, noting that he had never seen legends like Tom Brady or Peyton Manning publicly blame teammates in such a manner. Rodgers defended his stance, emphasizing the importance of holding teammates accountable while also maintaining a standard for himself. Amid the controversy, speculation arose regarding a potential trade for Williams as the Jets look to improve their season performance.