Packers: Five Aaron Rodgers classic games to binge-watch
If you’re staying at home and need something to watch, how about these five Aaron Rodgers masterpieces?
Aaron Rodgers has produced some classic performances over the years. With many of us staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, now’s a good time to take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of these games.
NFL Game Pass is offering free access until the end of May, allowing fans to enjoy the game archives.
Here are five memorable Rodgers performances to enjoy:
Packers vs. Patriots, Week 13, 2014
When Rodgers retires, this game will be remembered as one of the all-time classics. Tom Brady and the soon-to-be-Super-Bowl-champion New England Patriots rolled into Lambeau Field with a 9-2 record on a seven-game winning run.
But that came to an end at the hands of Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay was also on a red-hot run having won seven of its past eight games.
Up against a tough Patriots defense, Rodgers was on the money, throwing for 368 yards and two touchdowns. The play of the game came just before the half with Rodgers throwing a beautiful pass to Jordy Nelson who beat Darrelle Revis before sprinting all the way to the pylon to extend Green Bay’s lead.
This is a must-watch game not only for Rodgers’ individual performance but also because it was a great, evenly-matched contest between two of the NFL’s best teams.
Packers vs. Bears, Week 10, 2014
This game was not so evenly matched, however. You can tune out midway through the third quarter when Rodgers exited the game. His job was done. Rodgers threw six touchdowns in the first half, giving the Packers an incredible 42-0 lead at halftime.
This one will never get old for Packers fans. The offense was unstoppable when it got going. The Packers ended up winning 55-14.
Here’s a little bonus: Green Bay’s win the following week was equally as fun to watch, a 53-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Packers vs. Raiders, Week 7, 2019
Here’s a vintage Rodgers performance from this past season. The two-time MVP achieved a perfect passer rating for the first time in his career, throwing for 429 yards and five touchdowns, and he even ran in a sixth.
It showed just how dominant this offense could be under first-year head coach Matt LaFleur. If the Packers can add to the wide receiver corps in the draft, we could see this type of performance more often in 2020.
Each of Rodgers’ touchdown passes went to different receivers, leading Green Bay to a 42-24 victory.
Packers vs. Vikings, Week 16, 2016
It was Christmas Eve and the Packers were well on their way to running the table. They now needed a victory over their division rivals at Lambeau Field.
Rodgers and Nelson ensured that was never in doubt. Mike Zimmer’s defense had no answer for Rodgers, who threw for 347 yards and four touchdowns. Nelson did most of the damage with nine catches for 154 yards and two scores. Davante Adams and Richard Rodgers also caught touchdowns.
The Packers eased past the Vikings, 38-25, to win their fifth straight.
Packers vs. Chiefs, Week 3, 2015
Despite losing Nelson for the year with a torn ACL, Rodgers and the Packers offense started the season strong, including a dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3.
Rodgers finished the night with 333 yards and five touchdowns, three of which went to Randall Cobb. James Jones also had a big game with seven catches for 139 yards and a touchdown.
Rodgers was unstoppable, guiding the Packers to a perfect 3-0 start.
What is your favorite Aaron Rodgers performance from his career?