The Hail Mary King Returns for Another
Aaron Rodgers extended his record of Hail Mary throws, completing another one in Week 6 when the New York Jets took on the Buffalo Bills.
With just seconds to go before halftime, Rodgers maneuvered around the pocket before unleashing a throw. It found Allen Lazard, his former Green Bay Packer teammate, to cut the lead to 20-17. There was a review about Lazard not hanging on, but it stood.
The 52-yard throw traveled 61.4 yards in the air, the longest completion by a Jets quarterback since NFL Next Gen Stats started in 2016. The completion probability was just 15.5%.
How many Hail Mary’s does Aaron Rodgers have?
The conversion made it four Hail Mary’s in Rodgers’ career. His fourth came in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season.
Who has thrown the most Hail Mary’s in the NFL?
Rodgers’ mark of four completed Hail Mary throws is the most in NFL history.
Who threw the first Hail Mary in the NFL?
The first Hail Mary in the NFL is said to belong to Roger Staubach, who threw one in the 1975 divisional round to help the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-14.
Aaron Rodgers’ Hail Mary Throws
Here’s a look at the rest of Rodgers’ Hail Mary throws, his first completion stemming from 2015:
- Motown Miracle, December 3, 2015
- Jeff Janis double catch, January 16, 2016
- Randall Cobb in Lambeau, January 8, 2017
Conclusion
Aaron Rodgers’ ability to complete Hail Mary passes has become a rare and impressive feat. His four completed Hail Mary throws in his career are the most in NFL history. Rodgers’ record-breaking throw came in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season, solidifying his status as the "Hail Mary King".
FAQs
- Q: How many Hail Mary’s has Aaron Rodgers completed?
A: Four - Q: Who has thrown the most Hail Mary’s in the NFL?
A: Aaron Rodgers (four completed Hail Mary throws) - Q: Who threw the first Hail Mary in the NFL?
A: Roger Staubach in the 1975 divisional round - Q: What is the longest completion by a Jets quarterback since 2016?
A: Aaron Rodgers’ 52-yard throw, which traveled 61.4 yards in the air.
