Aaron Rodgers Determined to Return This Season Despite Jets' Fading Playoff Hopes

Rodgers, recovering from an Achilles injury, aims to return for the Jets' Christmas Eve game against the Washington Commanders.

Aaron Rodgers, despite the New York Jets' fading playoff hopes, is determined to return from his Achilles injury this season.
Rodgers suffered the injury on his fourth snap as a Jet in Week 1 and has been rehabilitating since then.
Rodgers' return date goal is the Jets' Christmas Eve game against the Washington Commanders.
Despite Rodgers' absence, the Jets have a tough schedule ahead, facing the AFC East-leading Dolphins twice, the Atlanta Falcons, and playoff-contending Houston Texans.
Backup Tim Boyle will start for the Jets in their upcoming game against the Dolphins, as former starting quarterback Zach Wilson has been benched.