Rams’ Matthew Stafford and Jets’ Aaron Rodgers square off in a showdown of familiar foes
Associated PressEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Matthew Stafford has played Aaron Rodgers too many times over the years to wax poetic about any single showdown. It’s always a challenge going against him.” The last time they squared off, Rodgers’ Packers topped Stafford and the Rams 36-28 at Lambeau Field. “It’s two greats and two guys that I look at as Hall of Famers,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. He’s savvy, he’s smart, he’s gritty, he’s competitive.” The 41-year-old Rodgers struggled with leg injuries early in the season after being limited to four snaps last season because of a torn Achilles tendon. Applying pressure The Rams’ talented young defensive front will be ready to harass Rodgers after LA ended a two-game sack drought last Thursday by dropping San Francisco’s Brock Purdy three times.