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Rodgers throws a season-high 4 touchdown passes in possible final game as Jets top Dolphins 32-20

Aaron Rodgers throws his 500th TD pass

“Yeah, that was cool,” Rodgers said with a smile.

If this was it for the 41-year-old quarterback, he capped a storied career with a victory and some history.

Rodgers threw a season-high four touchdown passes, becoming the fifth player to throw 500 career regular-season TD passes, in what could’ve been his final NFL game to lead the Jets to a 32-20 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

“I just need some time away to think about my future in the game, and my future here if they want me to be a part of the next phase or they're ready to move on," Rodgers said. "Either way, I’m thankful for my two years here.”

Rodgers is uncertain if he wants to continue playing for a 21st season, and it's unclear if the Jets (5-12) — who'll have a new general manager and coach next season — will want to move forward with him.

“Oh, I don't know,” Rodgers said when asked if he believes in his heart he'll be back with the Jets. “I honestly don't know."

Owner Woody Johnson, vice chairman Christopher Johnson and team president Hymie Elhai are expected to chat with Rodgers at some point during the week as a hectic offseason begins for New York, which is already conducting interviews with GM and coach candidates.

“I’m looking forward to those conversations,” Rodgers said. “It feels good to be able to do some of the things these last five or six weeks I know I was capable of doing, even at 40, 41. But either way, I won't be upset or offended with what they decide to do — if they want to move on, if I still want to play.

“And if not, I'll let them know, if that's the case.”

Rodgers finished 23 of 36 for 274 yards and TD passes to Tyler Conklin, Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Breece Hall — and was intercepted by Tyrel Dodson on his first throw.

He also helped shut the door on the Dolphins (8-9), who needed a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. But that became moot when Denver routed Kansas City, which rested Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and several other starters, to clinch the final AFC postseason berth for the Broncos.

The Dolphins might also be in for some offseason drama. After the game, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill appeared to indicate he wanted out of Miami.

“This is the first time I haven’t been in the playoffs,” Hill told reporters. “For me, I have to do what’s best for me and my family, if that’s here or wherever the case may be. ... I’m opening the door. I’m out. It was great playing here.”

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was “informed” Hill was “unavailable” before a drive in the second half — and McDaniel wasn't told Hill had an injury. McDaniel also didn't want to comment on Hill's statements until he spoke to the receiver.

“We’ll see how the next couple of days progress with those conversations with him and I,” McDaniel said.

No. 500 With the Jets trailing 6-0 midway through the second quarter, Rodgers dropped back on first-and-goal from the 5, ran forward and then zipped a pass to Conklin in the end zone to join Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) as the only players with 500 regular-season TD passes.

Conklin handed Rodgers the ball as the entire offense celebrated in the end zone, hugging the quarterback and tapping him on the helmet.

No. 501 A strip-sack by Haason Reddick and Will McDonald and fumble recovery by Quincy Williams gave the Jets the ball back at the Miami 39 late in the second quarter.

Rodgers added to his career TDs total on a 13-yard throw to Lazard with 59 seconds left in the first half. Hall ran for the 2-point conversion to put the Jets up 15-6.

No. 502 Greg Joseph, the franchise-record fifth kicker used by the Jets this season, booted a 20-yarder to make it 18-6 in the third quarter. De'Von Achane drew the Dolphins closer with a 15-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter.

But Rodgers got No. 502 on a 4-yard touchdown pass to Adams, the 83rd time the two have connected for a score — moving them past Miami's Dan Marino and Mark Clayton for the third most by a quarterback-wide receiver combination. It gave New York a 25-13 lead.

No. 503 Miami wasn't finished as Tyler Huntley, who started at quarterback for the Dolphins in place of the injured Tua Tagovailoa, threw a 4-yard TD pass to Jonnu Smith that cut the Dolphins' deficit to 25-20 with 5:21 left.

But Rodgers then capped his big day with a 6-yard touchdown toss to Hall with 2:30 remaining.

Stats Garrett Wilson had four catches to join Brandon Marshall as the only players in Jets history to have 100 receptions in a season. ... Adams caught six passes for 88 yards for his fifth straight season with 1,000 yards receiving. ... Ashtyn Davis had two interceptions for the Jets, who had four takeaways. ... Huntley was 25 of 41 for 227 yards and a touchdown with the two INTs. ... Achane ran for 121 yards, including a 61-yard scamper in the first quarter, and a score.

Ominous start A banner featuring the Jets' logo was unfurled by several dozen fans on the field — a typical pregame display before the national anthem — and it was upside down. It was quickly rolled back up and taken inside.

Injuries Jets DL Quinnen Williams left in the second half with a hamstring injury. ... Jets OL Carter Warren injured an ankle in the fourth quarter.

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Scoring Summary

MIA FG 1st Period 11:46 Jason Sanders 26 Yd Field Goal
MIA FG 1st Period 0:00 Jason Sanders 28 Yd Field Goal
NYJ TD 2nd Period 7:57 Tyler Conklin 5 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Greg Joseph Kick)
NYJ TD 2nd Period 0:59 Allen Lazard 13 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Breece Hall Run for Two-Point Conversion)
NYJ FG 3rd Period 6:35 Greg Joseph 20 Yd Field Goal
MIA TD 4th Period 14:12 De'Von Achane 15 Yd Rush (Jason Sanders Kick)
NYJ TD 4th Period 10:24 Davante Adams 4 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Greg Joseph Kick)
MIA TD 4th Period 5:21 Jonnu Smith 4 Yd pass from Tyler Huntley (Jason Sanders Kick)
NYJ TD 4th Period 2:30 Breece Hall 6 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Greg Joseph Kick)

Statistics

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21 1st Downs 22
14 Passing 1st downs 14
7 Rushing 1st downs 7
0 1st downs from penalties 1
3-12 3rd down efficiency 5-12
3-3 4th down efficiency 1-2
68 Total Plays 62
334 Total Yards 375
4.9 Yards per Play 6.0
12 Total Drives 12
199 Passing 257
25/41 Comp/Att 23/37
4.4 Yards per pass 6.4
2 Interceptions thrown 1
4-28 Sacks-Yards Lost 3-17
135 Rushing 118
23 Rushing Attempts 22
5.9 Yards per rush 5.4
2-5 Red Zone (Made-Att) 4-5
4-32 Penalties 6-35
4 Turnovers 1
2 Fumbles lost 0
2 Interceptions thrown 1
0 Defensive / Special Teams TDs 0
32:04 Possession 27:56
New York Jets New York Jets Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Justin Fields, QB Questionable Jul 29
Braelon Allen, RB Questionable Jul 29
Irvin Charles, WR Out Jul 19
Jermaine Johnson, LB Out Jul 19
Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Ashtyn Davis, S Questionable Jul 30
Kader Kohou, CB Out Jul 30
Darren Waller, TE Out Jul 28
Aaron Brewer, G Questionable Jul 25
Liam Eichenberg, OT Out Jul 23

Game Information

MetLife Stadium

Location: East Rutherford, NJ
Attendance: 68,818 · Capacity:

2025 AFC East Standings

TEAM W L PCT T PF PA
Buffalo 0 0 .000 0 0 0
Miami 0 0 .000 0 0 0
New England 0 0 .000 0 0 0
New York 0 0 .000 0 0 0
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