Written by Brad Gagnon at Bloguin
The highest-rated passer in NFL history is mired in a small mid-prime slump, and it’s hard to determine what exactly is holding Aaron Rodgers back.
All we know is the Packers are stuck in a three-game losing streak — the first such streak Rodgers has experienced since 2008, his first season as the team’s starter. And they’re actually underdogs this week for a crucial game in Minnesota. That can be at least partially explained by the fact Rodgers just hasn’t been himself.
Some potential clues as to why this could be happening:
1. He’s not getting as much support as he’s used to from his running game. Eddie Lacy has been a mess and is averaging an abysmal 3.7 yards per carry.
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