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Sep 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers(12) passes the ball during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
4. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers didn’t accumulate many passing yards during his close battle with the division rival Chicago Bears. He accounted for just 189 yards through the air, although he did run for another 35 on eight rushing attempts.
Fortunately for the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers still managed to etch his name deeper into history with another three-touchdown outing.
Most Games with 3 TD Passes, Last 8 Seasons
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 13, 2015
Drew Brees 48
Aaron Rodgers 44 (including today)
Peyton Manning 44
It seems as though Rodgers is making history every time he plays.
The reigning NFL MVP completed 18-of-23 passing attempts, throwing three touchdowns to no interceptions. He did this without injured wide receiver Jordy Nelson, which projects to be his task for the remainder of the 2015 regular season.
With Davante Adams, Randall Cobb and James Jones at his disposal, Rodgers was methodically brilliant in yet another annihilation of the Bears’ secondary.
Aaron Rodgers with his 6th career 3-TD game against the Bears. Only Brett Favre (9) has more in the Super Bowl Era
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 13, 2015
The 27-21 victory pushed the Packers to 1-0 on the season. Rodgers’ performance thrusts him right back into the MVP discussion.
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