Five takeaways from Green Bay Packers’ victory over Houston Texans

Aaron Rodgers’ hamstring injury is a concern

Limited all week at practice, it was clear Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t be at 100 percent. He played a smart, cautious yet efficient game, and importantly didn’t suffer any setbacks to his ailing hamstring.

Speaking postgame, Rodgers said his hamstring felt “not better than I did coming in, but I feel good about where I’m at. Had decent movement and didn’t do anything to create a major setback.”

“Felt progressively better throughout the week, so I wanted to get under center on a few of those plays. But yeah, the hamstring, and the field was pretty slick.”

Rodgers remained productive, completing 20 of his 30 passes for 209 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Despite that, one has to wonder how much better his performance could have been without any mobility limitations. Rodgers hung in the pocket in situations he’d usually roll out in to buy time. A smart move for his health, but his rushing ability is an important part of the Packers offense, and one they will need down the stretch.

The hope is another week of treatment will help Rodgers return closer to full health ahead of Sunday’s visit of Seattle at Lambeau Field. Given the Seahawks’ dominance on defense, Rodgers’ ability (or lack thereof) to scramble may prove to be key.