Overview

• 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.