Rodgers and Adams Tie Record with 82nd TD in Frigid Jets-Rams Game

Dec 22, 2024, 05:51 PM

In a frigid Week 16 matchup at MetLife Stadium, where temperatures dipped to 18 degrees with strong winds, the New York Jets faced the Los Angeles Rams. Despite the cold, several Rams players warmed up shirtless. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers led a 14-play, 99-yard drive consuming 8 minutes and 22 seconds, culminating in an 11-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams. This marked their 82nd career touchdown connection, tying them with Dan Marino and Mark Clayton for third-most touchdowns by a quarterback-receiver duo in NFL history. The touchdown was Rodgers' 499th career passing touchdown, bringing him within one of becoming the fifth player in NFL history to reach 500. The extra point was missed, leaving the Jets ahead 6-0 with 23 seconds remaining in the first quarter.