Facing the New England Patriots this past Sunday, the Packers clinched the win 26-21 after holding the lead throughout the game. This was the first time that the Patriot’s star quarterback Tom Brady has ever faced off against Rodgers. Although the teams played each other back in 2010, Rodgers did not play due to a concussion. As if this game didn’t have a big enough buildup due to the quarterback face-off, it was also a matchup of the NFL’s top two highest scoring teams.
Both Rodgers and Brady played a strong game, but in the end Rodgers prospered as Brady – letting out a certain curse word a few times that was caught on-air – fell short. Despite getting his left hand stepped on in the first quarter, Rodgers pulled through to obtain 347 yards within the first half. He was quick on his feet and threw each pass with a purpose as he finished 24-of-38, out-throwing Brady by 123 yards and leading his team to victory.
This season alone, Rodgers has had 20 touchdown passes at home in Lambeau Field without throwing an interception.
He has the arm strength, accuracy, competitiveness., and most importantly, he has the mindset of a great quarterback.
When they face the Falcons Dec. 8, Rodgers and the Packers will have the opportunity to continue on their journey toward victory. No matter how the team’s season ends, Rodgers will go down in NFL history as a quarterback to remember.
