Over 18 seasons, Aaron Rodgers forged a special relationship with the Green Bay Packers, with whom he achieved memorable triumphs and suffered profound disappointments. However, today he will have the mission of seeing his old team leave Pittsburgh defeated.
“This is not a revenge game for me,” clarified the current Steelers quarterback. “I’m excited to see some of those guys,” he said.
At 41 years old, Rodgers is going through a professional renaissance. Super Bowl champion and four-time NFL Most Valuable Player, the quarterback could become the fifth in history to defeat the 32 franchises that make up the league, a list made up of figures such as Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre and Drew Brees.
To achieve this, he will have to maintain the offensive rhythm shown ten days ago against Cincinnati, when he threw four touchdown passes.
The offensive line, which has only allowed five sacks since week two, will try to keep him away from Micah Parsons, the leader with 5.5.
The challenge for Pittsburgh (4-2) will be containing Rodgers’ successor, Jordan Love, who has led Green Bay (4-1-1) with efficiency.
The Packers average 27 points per game and Love maintains a perfect record in Sunday night games, with 12 touchdowns and no interceptions in four starts.
Duel of contrasts
Cowboys and Broncos will face each other this afternoon in Denver with the same objective: to validate themselves.
On the one hand, a solid defense and a team that has found ways to win even with difficulties; on the other, an explosive attack that seeks recognition despite its shortcomings on the defensive side.
Denver (5-2), led by Sean Payton, boasts an expensive but up-and-down defense. His only victory against a rival with a winning record leaves doubts about his true level. They have been solid against passers like Cam Ward, Jake Browning and Justin Fields, although they have yet to show consistency against higher-ranked offenses.
For its part, Dallas (3-3-1) arrives with the second best offense in the league, with an average of 31.7 points per game. However, their defense has allowed 29.4 points per game, which has kept their opponents in the division fight.
The matchup in Denver will test Prescott’s offensive efficiency and the Broncos’ defensive resilience in a matchup with direct implications for their postseason aspirations.— AP
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