New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers blamed his fourth-quarter interception on wide receiver Mike Williams, who he stated ran the wrong route.
The Jets had been down three points in the game and were looking to drive up the field to put them ahead against the Buffalo Bills, when Rodgers threw the ball downfield to their outside receiver Williams. But the 30-year-old wide receiver had to readjust with the ball in the air, allowing cornerback Taron Johnson time to make up ground and get to the ball for the pick.
It would prove to be a costly interception, with the Bills able to close out the game from that point on as Rodgers fumed on the sidelines immediately after the play.
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When asked about what he saw on the play when he threw the ball, Rodgers directly placed blame on Williams – who he stated should have ran a go-route, but instead cut inside on an in-breaking route.
Rodgers told reporters: “We [were supposed to have] two verticals. Allen’s [Lazard] down the seam, Mike’s [Williams] down the red line [sideline go-route].
“I’m looking at Allen, he puts his hand up, three guys go with him. So, I’m throwing a no-look to the red line. When I peek my eyes back there [Williams] is running an in-breaker. It’s gotta be down the red line.”
Rodgers’ words plainly state that Williams had to run the go-route rather than an in-breaker, with the quarterback going on to suggest he altered his throw at the last second due to Williams’ route – causing the pick.
Mike Williams season has not quite on to plan with the Jets
A former first-round pick and go-to receiver with the Chargers, Williams’ time with the Jets hasn’t gone the way he’d have liked so far – looking to be the fourth or fifth choice option for Rodgers throughout the season so far. Williams’ name has also popped up in trade talks, with the Jets’ interest in Davante Adams not going away.
It was another disappointing loss for the Jets, who have fallen to a 2-4 record and in need of picking up some wins in the next few weeks.
However, it had been a much better showing from the team both offensively and defensively after firing former head coach Robert Saleh, with Rodgers’ offense registering over 400 yards while the defense held Josh Allen to just 18 rushing yards on nine attempts – daring the quarterback to beat the team with his arm, which had managed to do with some excellent throws to Dalton Kincaid and rookie running back Ray Davis.
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