Green Bay Packers: Studs and duds vs. Chiefs in Week 8
Stud: Aaron Rodgers, QB
Aaron Jones going wild after the catch certainly helped inflate the numbers of Aaron Rodgers but make no mistake, the Green Bay Packers future Hall-of-Fame quarterback was money in the Week 8 victory. Despite being under pressure quite a bit against the Chiefs, Rodgers still went 23-of-33 for 305 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
Not only was Rodgers statistically great but his play on the tape was phenomenal. He was extending plays with his legs, making unreal highlight-reel throws for touchdowns and simply always making the right decision. It was a pristine performance for a quarterback that has quickly elevated himself into the top tier of the MVP conversation this season.
Dud: Offensive Line
Though David Bakhtiari was injured on the night, one of the big reasons Rodgers’ night was so impressive was the fact that he was under duress throughout much of the night. The Chiefs dialed up pressure consistently throughout the night and Rodgers was able to stay mistake-free in spite of that. But that doesn’t make the line’s performance less troubling.
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As great as Rodgers is in terms of his decision-making when faced with pressure, it’s not ideal to put the quarterback in that position as often as he was on Sunday Night Football — nor is it ideal to have him hit the deck five times in a game. Especially if the Packers have to play any amount of time without Bakhtiari, the Packers need to get things shored up with their pass blocking.