New York Jets quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)AP

It wasn’t supposed to be this way for the Jets, who were supposed to be making the final push for a playoff spot right about now. Instead, they’re going back to Zach Wilson with their chances of ending a 12-year postseason drought all but finished.

It’s ultimately the fate the Jets were doomed to after they lost Aaron Rodgers on the fourth play of the season and didn’t make an effort to replace him with a more competent backup than Wilson or Tim Boyle, adding only veteran journeyman Trevor Siemian to the quarterback room at the end of September. By that time it was already obvious that Rodgers was going to push to come back this season.

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.