Written by Freddie Boston at Lombardi Ave.com
Can anybody stop Aaron Rodgers?
We are witnessing one of the greatest stretches of quarterback play not only by Rodgers himself, but any passer in NFL history. Over his past nine games, the two-time MVP has thrown 24 touchdowns and just one interception.
On the back of another Rodgers masterclass came the Green Bay Packers’ eighth consecutive victory, one that sends them to Atlanta for next week’s NFC Championship Game. The last time Green Bay played a postseason game in the Georgia Dome, Rodgers threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns and ran in another. Only five of his 36 passes fell incomplete.
Dom Capers stares at the daunting prospect of game-planning against Atlanta’s high-powered offense, but Dan Quinn faces an even bigger nightmare with Rodgers coming to town.
When in rhythm, there’s almost nothing you can do to stop him. Bringing pressure is risky business, but rush three and flood the secondary and Rodgers will patiently carve you open. Inside the pocket, outside or even throwing on the run, nobody throws a more accurate ball than No. 12.
It’s difficult to find a superlative fitting enough to describe Rodgers’ stunning 36-yard completion to Jared Cook. A play forever etched into the history books, but one made look easy with a simple flick of the wrist. As impressive as all three Hail Mary conversions, game-winning plays like this continue to define Rodgers’ legacy.
Sunday’s meeting with Atlanta promises to be a shootout with little defense from either side. Matt Ryan‘s career year continued with an emphatic victory over Seattle on Saturday, and the Falcons’ dangerous group of weapons on offense will give Dom Capers chills. Holding Atlanta under 30 points can be viewed as a good performance. It’ll be no easy task.
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