Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has pointed the finger at wide receiver Mike Williams for the late interception that cost his team a chance to win on Monday night. With the Packers trailing 23-20 with just over two minutes remaining, Rodgers threw an interception to Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White. Rodgers claimed that Williams ran the wrong route on the play, leading to the turnover.
Following Monday night's 23-20 home loss to the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers explained what happened on his interception during the final drive of the game.
Aaron Rodgers Blames Mike Williams for Late Interception
With just over two minutes remaining and the Packers trailing by three points, Rodgers threw an interception to Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White. The turnover effectively ended the Packers' chances of winning the game.
After the game, Rodgers was asked about the interception and placed the blame squarely on wide receiver Mike Williams.
"Mike ran the wrong route," Rodgers said. "He was supposed to be running a corner route, but he ran a slant. That's why the ball was thrown behind him."
Rodgers' comments were met with some skepticism, as Williams has been one of Rodgers' most trusted targets throughout his career. However, Rodgers insisted that Williams made a mistake on the play.
"I know Mike is a great receiver, but he made a mistake," Rodgers said. "He's not perfect. Nobody is. But we have to be better than that if we want to win games."
Williams did not speak to the media after the game, but he did post a cryptic message on social media that seemed to address the situation.
"Mistakes happen," Williams wrote. "We learn from them and move on."
Rodgers' comments have sparked a debate among Packers fans and analysts. Some believe that Rodgers is right to blame Williams for the interception, while others believe that Rodgers is trying to deflect blame from himself.
Ultimately, the truth of what happened on the play is known only to Rodgers and Williams. However, Rodgers' comments have certainly created a talking point for Packers fans and analysts alike.
* Rodgers' interception was the second of the game for the Packers. The first interception came in the third quarter and was also thrown to White.
* The Packers have now lost three of their first four games this season.
* The Packers will face the New York Giants on Sunday in a game that they need to win to stay in contention in the NFC North.
* Williams is one of the Packers' most important offensive players. He has caught 24 passes for 388 yards and two touchdowns this season.
* Williams is a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named a First-Team All-Pro in 2018.
* The Packers are hoping that Williams can bounce back from his mistake and help the team win some games.
* Rodgers is known for being a perfectionist. He often criticizes himself and his teammates when the Packers lose.
* Rodgers' comments about Williams may indicate that he is frustrated with the team's performance this season.
* The Packers need to find a way to improve their performance if they want to make the playoffs this season.
