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Aaron Rodgers is criticizing Monday night’s penalties, including the passer offense against the Bills
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Aaron Rodgers is criticizing Monday night’s penalties, including the passer offense against the Bills

Monday night’s game between the Bills and Jets featured 22 penalties for 204 yards. After the 23-20 win in Buffalo, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared his thoughts on what happened.

His criticism included roughing the passer foul against Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa, for a hit on Rodgers.

“It seemed a little ridiculous,” Rodgers said of the penalties in general. “Yes, some of them seemed really bad. Including roughing up the passerby on me. That’s not harassing the passerby. Might as well play Sarcastaball when we start calling those things. And I thought the one on (Jets defensive tackle Javon) Kinlaw didn’t bother the passer either.

Later, Rodgers said a Jets touchdown by rookie running back Braelon Allen was wiped away by a “phantom holding call.”

The league has clear lines about coaches and management criticizing their actions. For players it’s a little more vague. At one point, a fine was only imposed if the player questioned the integrity of the referees. Last year, however, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was fined $25,000 for taking the lead in a win over the Jaguars.a travesty.”

Rodgers did not accuse the officials of wrongdoing. He focused instead on their competence. Whether 345 Park Avenue will focus on its checking account remains to be seen.