Aaron Rodgers pulls from first game back as Jets comeback fails.

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[{"selector":"#anim-0d379c92-7c2a-46ae-b100-7ea8aa1a72a6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.222560879872866%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Rodgers was replaced by offseason acquisition Tyrod Taylor from the New York Giants. The action was smart to protect the 40-year-old from injury.