There are numerous ways to break down the career of a three-time NFL MVP. Simply put, Aaron Rodgers has owned his divisional rivals.
He certainly has his critics. And many have been heard from given the last few months. But Green Bay Packers’ field general Aaron Rodgers is in the midst of an impressive career. And as he showed a year ago, there are no signs of slowing down.
In his 16th NFL season and 13th as a starter, he completed a scintillating 70.7 percent of his throws for 4,299 yards, 48 scores, and only five interceptions. The nine-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro was named NFL MVP for the third time.
Yet, the franchise under his command has appeared and won just a single Super Bowl (XLV). Of course, championships are team accomplishments and no player wins or loses one on his own. Along with his stellar play during the 2010 postseason, an opportunistic Green Bay defense came up big during the team’s four-game playoff run.
All told, Rodgers has played in 197 regular-season games, completed 65.1 percent of his passes for 51,245, an impressive 412 touchdowns, and only 89 interceptions. There have been 21 postseason contests, hitting on 64.6 percent of his throws for 5,669 yards, 45 TD tosses while being picked off only 13 times.
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Aaron Rodgers vs. the NFC North
And it’s safe to say that the talented performer has had his ways with his division rivals over the years. It’s little wonder that since becoming the Packers’ starter, he has played a pivotal role in the franchise making 10 playoff appearances and the team winning seven NFC North titles.
Of course, starting records for quarterbacks are also based on team accomplishments. And with Rodgers as the starter, the team owns a combined 54-19-1 record vs. Minnesota (16-9-1), Chicago (21-5) and Detroit (17-5). That includes playoff wins over the Vikings and Bears.
And talk about dominating your divisional neighbors? Much like Tom Brady during his days in the AFC East, Rodgers has put up huge numbers vs. the three aforementioned teams. Against the Minnesota, he’s thrown for 6,404 yards, 51 scores, and seven picks in 27 overall contests. Versus the Bears, he has thrown for 6,257 yards, served up 55 TD passes and only 12 interceptions in 26 outings. And when facing the Lions, there have been 5,662 yards, 46 touchdowns, and only eight INTs.
It adds up to 18,323 yards, 152 touchdowns, and only 27 picks. And obviously a lot of problems for those defensive coordinators. Statistically, Rodgers is a marvel. Will we see similar numbers vs. the NFC North and the rest of the league in 2021?