Is Aaron Rodgers playing today? Exploring Jets QB's status for Seahawks clash

Aaron Rodgers has become a focal point of NFL drama this season as his health status has been a rollercoaster of speculation and uncertainty for the New York Jets. As the team prepares to host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, fans and analysts are looking for clarity about his game-day availability.

According to Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich, Rodgers is set to play and is at his best in weeks.

"He's doing better today than he has for quite a while now," Ulbrich told reporters on Wednesday. "I would say for the last five or six weeks, he's felt healthier today than he's felt in that time span."

Rodgers has been a fixture on the Jets' injury report since Week 4, battling a complex web of injuries. He's struggled with hamstring, ankle and knee issues that have significantly impacted his performance. The veteran quarterback has been listed with knee injuries in Weeks 5, 6 and 7, and designated as "knee/hamstring" from Weeks 8 through 11.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport dropped a bombshell revelation last Sunday. Rodgers has been avoiding medical scans to prevent exposure of his injury's true severity. Rapoport described one injury as a "particularly significant" hamstring issue from the Jets' Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos. Rodgers reportedly fears being benched or forced out of games.

The four-time NFL MVP addressed these rumors during an appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday. He said he "felt really good" during the Jets' loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 17. He emphasized there was no "mandate" for additional scans and maintained "great communication" with the Jets medical staff.

Aaron Rodgers' performance and future uncertainty

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Aaron Rodgers' season has been far from stellar. He has led the Jets to a disappointing 3-8 record, throwing for 2,442 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

The week hasn't been without its drama. Rodgers made headlines by expressing uncertainty about his NFL future, bluntly stating about the 2025 season, "I don't even know if I wanna play yet." The Athletic's Dianna Russini even reported potential tension between Rodgers and the Jets, suggesting an inevitable split by the season's end.

Despite the team's challenging record, Ulbrich is committed to playing Rodgers if he's healthy. If he cannot play, Tyrod Taylor is ready as the backup.

Speculation continues to swirl. Is Rodgers truly recovering or is this another calculated move in his complex narrative? The NFL world watches and waits.