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Green Bay Packers: Five ways to beat Arizona on Saturday

By Matt George

Jan 10, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws the ball over Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster (54) during the first half in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws the ball over Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster (54) during the first half in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks on following the game against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Packers defeated the Vikings 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks on following the game against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Packers defeated the Vikings 30-15. Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

The best part about the Packers win over the Redskins has to be the smile on Rodgers face.

If you’re like me, you probably have wondered where has that smile been?

It’s been way too long since Rodgers chest-bumped a teammate, smacked Mike McCarthy on the rear end or heck, even showed off that discount double-check.

When Rodgers is having fun, he’s at the top of his game.

Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) prepares to throw a pass against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) prepares to throw a pass against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

When he’s flailing his hands in the air and putting his head down to scream in frustration, the Packers are losing.

It seems simple, right?

But last week was huge for the Packers because Rodgers got his confidence back.

I honestly think that’s what he has been missing the past couple of weeks – confidence. He was so quick to blame the wide receivers not getting open, the offense line being banged up, but it comes to just settling down and making the throws everyone knows the two-time MVP is capable of making.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates his Hail Mary completion against the Detroit Lions. Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates his Hail Mary completion against the Detroit Lions. Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Rodgers has to be in complete control and just play his game. Sometimes he just needs to throw a play out the window, walk up to the offensive line and play “sandlot” football.

He’s so masterful at getting the opposing team for a penalty or two for having 12 men on the field or getting himself a free play with his hard count.

He will just have to capitalize on those plays.

So wear your smile this Saturday, Aaron Rodgers.

Packers Nation all agree – it looks good on you.

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