Look now, Aaron Rodgers is again the MVP of the NFL.
There is still a lot of work to be done in the MVP race. You don't want to be a prisoner at the moment.
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It's hard to imagine any other quarterback playing better than Rodgers, Green Bay Packers quarterback.
Many of the naysayers won't speak up and act like they don't understand what you are talking about. They seized Rodgers after Week 1 to take advantage of his discontent and stinker against New Orleans Saints.
Even though he had a great MVP season in 2020 (72.7% completion percentage, 48 touchdowns), many people were skeptical and asked Rodgers if he would let the season end in Green Bay.
Nope.
These terrible ex-player analysts could not have been more wrong.
On Thursday night, Rodgers again delivered for the Pack in a game that they had no business losing.
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This is when you can see the value of a player to his team and how valuable they are to the league.
You can win no matter what the circumstance is with Rodgers (now 38).
In a game that is suitable for framing, the Packers defeated the Arizona Cardinals, who were the only undefeated team. It was.
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Did we mention ARodg was without his top 3 receivers, which included Devante Adams, the all-world Devante?
Or that the Packers had to travel a lot to play the game, and it was a brief week?
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Now, the Packers have won seven consecutive games. This includes a thriller in San Francisco where Rodgers orchestrated the winning drive with only 37 seconds remaining. They also beat the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime.
The Packers' hot streak is impressive, both in terms of opponents and difficulty.
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Rodgers currently has 17 TDs, 3 interceptions and a total of 63 points for the season. It's amazing to see that he didn't score any touchdowns or picks in his first loss against the Saints. He has been nearly flawless since then.
There will be many who will say that Tampa Bays Tom Brady has been the MVP with 21 TDs, 3 INTs, and Matthew Stafford with 19 TDs. While both have posted impressive numbers, Rodgers has racked up some of the most impressive wins this NFL season. Let's not forget about Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray, who was also in the conversation up to Thursday.
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Murray was trying to establish a franchise record for his team with eight consecutive wins to begin the season. Most people believed Murray would win the game, even though the Packers were shorthanded.
Murray, however, threw two picks and no TDs. One of them was in the end zone. This sealed the win for Green Bay.
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Murray was leading the league in completion rates (73.5%) and had thrown seven touchdowns. He was also picked off once in the two previous games.
It was actually the guy on the opposite side of the field who performed in the clutch. Although it is not a new tale, it is a persistent one that is hard to ignore.
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Without their top target, most quarterbacks would be in serious trouble. Rodgers instead spread the ball and used all the available players. Rodgers requested Randall Cobb be returned to the team and used Cobb as a receiver for two touchdowns.
The Packers are on a 7-0 run without Adams.
Rodgers stated that this team is tough and physical. I am so proud of these guys.
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MVS (Marquez ValdesScantling), our defensive coordinator, Devante Adams, Allen Lazard and our do-it all guy, MVS (Marquez ValdesScantling) would not have been there. .... I am so proud to have them out there and play the way that they did.
His teammates should feel the exact same about Rodgers. He did exactly what MVPs do last night.
