Packers: Three takeaways from Week 2 tie with Vikings

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GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 16: Aaron Rodgers #12 runs the ball past Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter of a game at Lambeau Field on September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

1. Aaron Rodgers plays well despite injury

The best news to come out of Sunday’s game was Aaron Rodgers’ performance. Listed as questionable on the injury report, the fact he was active for the game was a good sign, but it was uncertain how effective he would be. Especially up against one of the league’s top defenses.

But despite being unable to extend plays like we so often see from Rodgers, he was as accurate as ever. The two-time MVP threw for 281 yards and a touchdown. But the fact Rodgers and the Packers couldn’t post more than one offensive touchdown kept the Vikings in the game. More on that in a moment.

Rodgers moved surprisingly well. He actually rushed three times for eight yards. His longest run was seven yards.

For the most part, the protection was solid. Rodgers was sacked four times, but the offensive line did a good job up against the Vikings’ very strong front seven.

This wasn’t the result either team wanted, but the fact Rodgers was able to play at a high level is encouraging news moving forward. The Packers play on the road at Washington next week, before hosting Buffalo in Week 4.

Barring a setback for Rodgers, this offense should be fine.

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