Aaron Rodgers desperate to make amends for London horror show in 2022 when his Green Bay Packers were humiliated
AARON Rodgers is desperate to banish the demons from his last London trip after his coronation went horribly wrong.
The future Hall of Fame quarterback will take center stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when his New York Jets face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Rodgers, 40, was given the royal treatment when he arrived for his first ever UK game in 2022 with the Green Bay Packers.
But his Green Bay team collapsed to an embarrassing 27-22 defeat against the New York Giants in a stadium that was filled with Packers fans.
“I definitely want to win in London for sure,” Rodgers declared after landing in London on Friday morning.
“We kind of hit a wall in the second half – we were up 20-10 at half-time and lost 27-22.
“It’s a different time zone and a change on your body, but there’s no excuses.
“We have got to go out and play 60 minutes.
“We played 30 great minutes two years ago and that started a little downturn for us.”
Rodgers was also asked about the Jets’ chances of signing Davante Adams.
The star wide receiver wants out of the Las Vegas Raiders.
And a reunion with his long-time Packers quarterback Rodgers in New York is on the table.
“I don’t know how much I can say about it because of tampering,” a tight-lipped Rodgers said.
“I still have a close friendship with him. We spent time in the offseason together.
“He’s a great guy and a great player.”
One week before the Packers lost to the Giants in 2022, Justin Jefferson put in a stunning performance to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints at Spurs.
Jefferson had 10 catches for 147 yards and a touchdown – and he’s targeting another big game against the Jets on Sunday.
London calling
The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings will kick off the NFL's annual run of London fixtures this weekend.
New York and Minnesota will clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday October 6 at 2.30pm local time – 9.30am ET for fans back home in America.
It will be the first of three straight NFL Sundays that begin with an early game live from London.
The following week, Tottenham also plays host to the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Chicago Bears.
And on October 20, the Jags will head across town to Wembley Stadium to take on the New England Patriots.
“It was a great performance,” he recalled
“I felt like our whole team played well all around – we came out ready to play last time.
“The Saints are my hometown team so I was already juiced up.
“I’m excited this time around with who we’re going up against.
“But it’s my second time in London and I’m trying to have another big game.”