New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers admitted Tuesday that he was “probably” slow going in Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots, while veteran linebacker Davon Godchaux said he believed the four-time league MVP looked like he was “struggling” on the field.

Jets suffer fifth straight loss patriots They rallied to beat them 25-22 at MetLife Stadium this past weekend.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Rodgers, 40, He caught 17 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns, but to opponents he looked like a version of his old self.

“Yeah, I think he’s struggling right now,” Godchaux told reporters in the locker room after the game. “Just a Hall of Fame quarterback like that, I hate to see him go out like that… But he sure doesn’t look the same. He just kept moving there. S— I can get him down and catch him. He didn’t look mobile at all. That It was good for us.”

New England Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux pressures New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Oct. 27, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. (Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Rodgers was asked about the criticism on Tuesday and appeared to agree with the comments. But he added that he felt “hurt” at the time.

“He’s probably right, yeah. It hurt, but I feel better today.”

The Jets play a short week and return for a game against the team on Thursday night. Houston Texans. Despite how he felt on Sunday, Rodgers said he felt “better today.”

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks for an opportunity to throw a pass under pressure from New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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When asked how he could turn things around in a short week, Rodgers credited a secret potion suggested to him by punter Thomas Morstead.

“T-Mo gave me a little fountain of youth that he said he had had for a while,” Rodgers said with a smile. “Of course it’s all legal… He was taking chili peppers and water, so he gave me some before the game. I felt pretty good.”

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