Packers: Top five performers vs. Eagles in Week 4 loss
By Jesse Fry
3. Aaron Rodgers
One person who predicted the game might turn out the way it did was Aaron Rodgers. After the victory against the Broncos, Rodgers knew the offense would have to step up and help out a defense that had, up to this point, shut everyone down.
For his part, Rodgers did all that he could. The early injury to Jamaal Williams hurt the Packers’ run game from the get-go, and Aaron Jones was shut down by Philly’s defense. So, Coach LaFleur put the ball in his star QB’s hands.
All Rodgers did was throw for over 400 yards (422) and lead the team in rushing (46 yards).
Even though I did not agree with LaFleur throwing it four straight times from the one-yard line, I can’t say I blame him. Rodgers is a Hall-of-Fame quarterback and will normally put the ball in the end zone in those situations.
He had been carving up the Eagles defense all game long and had the hot hand.
If not for injuries and poor officiating, Rodgers might’ve had an even bigger night. Some questionable non-calls on pass interference could have kept some drives going and may have changed the way the game ended.
No matter the end result last week, it looks like Rodgers may have found his groove in LaFleur’s offense and will aim to keep the momentum moving forward next week against Dallas.