Aaron Rodgers joining the New York Jets this off-season marked a significant change in the NFL, as well as the fantasy football landscape in 2023. When Aaron Rodgers makes his season debut for the Jets, Fireman Ed’s enthusiastic demeanor will surely ignite the crowd’s excitement.
While Zach Wilson, the former second overall pick, is still determined to compete with Rodgers, there is no shot that Wilson will play ahead of Rodgers in 2023.
Throughout the past 18 seasons, Rodgers has led the Green Bay Packers to numerous playoff appearances. Last season, the Packers’ playoff hopes were shattered after a late-game interception thrown by Rodgers during their loss to the Detroit Lions. This marked a significant change in Packerland.
It is an understatement to say that Rodgers had a rough season in 2022, where he experienced some statistical lows. Aaron Rodgers had a QBR of 91.1, which was even lower than Andy Dalton’s 95.2. Rodgers also disappointed his fantasy managers with only 26 passing touchdowns. It was clear that the season would be challenging, especially after Davante Adams left to join the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving the four-time MVP.
Why Aaron Rodgers is Fantasy QB1 in 2023
Reunited Never Felt This Good: Nathaniel Hackett and Aaron Rodgers
Last year, Hackett was hired by the Broncos to pair up with Russell Wilson. That was a disaster. Indeed, it was so abysmal that the Broncos let Hackett go after just one season. Almost immediately, Hackett was hired as OC for the Jets.
The Jets’ hiring of Hackett intrigued football fans. Why would they hire a coach who did so poorly less than a season ago? The Jets management had been considering Rodgers as a potential solution to their longstanding quarterback problems. Hackett was Rodgers’ offensive coordinator on the Green Bay Packers.
Nathaniel Hackett, and Rodgers have a successful history together, including in 2020 where Rodgers threw 48 touchdowns with a QBR of 121.5. Will 2023 be a repeat of 2020? Or could 2023 be even better? Given the circumstances, the latter is certainly possible.
Aaron Rodgers’ New Weapons
Rodgers has played with some great players in his career. This Jets team has a star-studded cast to say the least, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
The first name to consider? Breece Hall, otherwise known as “Cool Breece”. If it was not for injury last season, Hall would have finished within the top 10 fantasy running backs easily. His catching ability and elusiveness are on an elite level, making him a perfect fit for Rodgers.
Garrett Wilson had over 1,100 yards as a rookie. He is a perfect premier receiving option for Rodgers and the Jets offense. Former Packers, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb, provide strong support for Rodgers. They can also help mentor younger receivers. The Jets also added Mecole Hardman as a deep-threat option. With these weapons on offense, Rodgers will have a nice bounce-back from 2022.
Conclusion: Why Aaron Rodgers is QB1 in Fantasy Football in 2023
Despite being 39 years old, Aaron Rodgers is feeling rejuvenated and refreshed for the upcoming season. Additionally, he has a talented offensive lineup, and a history of success with his offensive coordinator. For these reasons, Rodgers will finish as the top quarterback in fantasy football this year. Project him to have an impressive season to the tune of 4800 yards and 55 total touchdowns.
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