In a disappointing turn of events, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers found himself benched during a 40-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills, missing out on the opportunity to become only the fifth player in NFL history to throw 500 touchdown passes. Instead, the 41-year-old signal-caller made unwanted history, becoming the most sacked quarterback in the league with a career total of 568 sacks, surpassing Tom Brady's previous record of 565. As quoted after the game, Rodgers said, "Yeah, I got Tom on that," in reference to the dubious achievement (USA Today).

Rodgers' performance was marred by a lack of discipline from the Jets, who committed a staggering 16 penalties for 120 yards throughout the game, and Rodgers himself contributed to the team's woes with two interceptions and a penalty for unnecessary roughness. "It’s kind of like the season – it just got away from us," Rodgers remarked, reflecting on the Jets' dismal performance and inability to maintain momentum during the season (AP News).

Though never formally voicing his frustrations, it appears that Rodgers signaled to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich that it was time to exit the game early in the fourth quarter, with the Jets trailing 40-0. Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor took over and managed to lead the Jets on two scoring drives, but the transition did little to change the outcome.

Rodgers completed 12 of 18 passes for **112 yards**, marking the lowest yardage in a game for him with multiple interceptions. His performance reflected a season-long struggle for the Jets, who have now dropped to 4-12. After the game, Ulbrich stated that “barring injury,” Rodgers will remain the starting quarterback for the upcoming season finale against the Miami Dolphins, even amidst speculation about Rodgers’ future in the NFL and potential retirement following the season. "I’m going to enjoy next week and then take some mental and physical rest," Rodgers stated, underscoring his uncertainty moving forward.

The game itself featured a quick shift for the Bills, who scored three touchdowns in just over five minutes, effectively ending the contest long before its completion. The Jets concluded a frustrating day with moments of promise, particularly from wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who has now surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons.

Overall, this game encapsulated the Jets' troubles, as they struggled against the disciplined Bills defense while Rodgers grapples with the pressures of a challenging season and an uncertain future.