Editing Aaron Rodgers (section)

====2013====
{{see also|2013 Green Bay Packers season}}
On April 26, 2013, the Packers and Rodgers agreed to a 5-year, $110&nbsp;million contract extension making him the highest paid player in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Schefter |first1=Adam |last2=Mortensen |first2=Chris |date=April 26, 2013 |title=Source: Rodgers agrees to $110M extension |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9215794/green-bay-packers-sign-aaron-rodgers-five-year-110-million-contract-extension-according-source |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414204446/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9215794/green-bay-packers-sign-aaron-rodgers-five-year-110-million-contract-extension-according-source |archive-date=April 14, 2021 |access-date=April 14, 2021 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The Packers began their 2013 season against the reigning NFC champions, the 49ers, the team that also ended their playoff run the previous season. Rodgers went 21 for 37 in completions, 333 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the 34–28 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers – September 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829080800/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080sfo.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The following week, Rodgers had a career-high 480 passing yards to tie the franchise record in the 38–20 home-opener win against the [[Washington Redskins]]. He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Redskins.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Green Bay Packers – September 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829081525/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150gnb.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Week 2 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/week_2.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330020211/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/week_2.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> His 335 passing yards in the first half set a club record.<ref name="w930">{{cite web | last=Huber | first=Bill | title=Monster Half Propels Rodgers to Record Day | website=247Sports | date=September 15, 2013 | url=https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/Article/monster-half-propels-rodgers-to-record-day-105030089/ | access-date=October 23, 2024}}</ref> He also became the first quarterback since [[Y. A. Tittle]] in 1962 to throw for at least 480 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=480+ passing yards, 4+ passing touchdowns, no interceptions, NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/rQ3Cc |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201192342/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=rQ3Cc |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The following week, Rodgers saw his NFL record of 41 consecutive games without throwing multiple interceptions come to an end in a loss to the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] by the score of 34–30.<ref>{{Cite web |last=White |first=Scott |date=September 22, 2013 |title=Aaron Rodgers doesn't play usual mistake-free football |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-doesnt-play-usual-mistake-free-football/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025173245/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-doesnt-play-usual-mistake-free-football/ |archive-date=October 25, 2020 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals – September 22nd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309220cin.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829081320/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309220cin.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

After the loss to the Bengals, the Packers started rolling, winning their next four games. Against the Ravens, the Packers lost two receivers: [[Randall Cobb (American football)|Randall Cobb]] and [[James Jones (wide receiver)|James Jones]]. Cobb was sidelined with a broken leg and Jones with a sprained PCL.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb, James Jones injured |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/green-bay-packers-randall-cobb-james-jones-injured-0ap2000000261308 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722195052/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000261308/article/green-bay-packers-randall-cobb-james-jones-injured |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> Against the [[Cleveland Browns]], tight end [[Jermichael Finley]] was carted off the field with a bruised spinal cord, leaving Rodgers without three of his top four offensive weapons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Caroline |date=October 21, 2013 |title=Jermichael Finley, Packers tight end, in ICU with neck injury |url=https://www.upi.com/blog/2013/10/21/Jermichael-Finley-Packers-tight-end-in-ICU-with-neck-injury/6991382371391/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203150423/https://www.upi.com/blog/2013/10/21/Jermichael-Finley-Packers-tight-end-in-ICU-with-neck-injury/6991382371391/ |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=United Press International}}</ref> The next week against the Vikings, Rodgers completed 24 of 29 passes in a 44–31 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – October 27th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310270min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829080251/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310270min.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

At home against the Bears in Week 9, Rodgers was sacked by [[Shea McClellin]]. He fractured his left [[clavicle]] in the process, and the speculation for his return ranged from a few weeks to an indefinite timetable that became a weekly spectacle of whether or when he might be cleared to play again.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 5, 2013 |title=Aaron Rodgers has fractured collarbone, could miss a month |url=http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_24458844/aaron-rodgers-has-fractured-collarbone-could-miss-month |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111030547/http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_24458844/aaron-rodgers-has-fractured-collarbone-could-miss-month |archive-date=November 11, 2013 |access-date=November 6, 2013 |website=[[The Denver Post]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref name="Aaron Rodgers wasn">{{Cite web |last=Mortensen |first=Chris |date=December 22, 2013 |title=Aaron Rodgers wasn't close to return |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10180238/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-was-never-close-playing-pittsburgh-steelers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103072203/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10180238/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-was-never-close-playing-pittsburgh-steelers |archive-date=November 3, 2014 |access-date=November 3, 2014 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref><ref name="Rodgers not ready to play">{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Pete |date=December 19, 2013 |title=Packers' Aaron Rodgers 'looks ready to play' but probably won't |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2013/12/19/aaron-rodgers-status-collarbone-practice-steelers/4133453/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150805151227/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2013/12/19/aaron-rodgers-status-collarbone-practice-steelers/4133453/ |archive-date=August 5, 2015 |access-date=November 3, 2014 |website=USA Today}}</ref> Before Rodgers had broken his collarbone, the Packers had won four straight games to climb to the top of the [[NFC North]] division with a 5–2 record. With Rodgers injured and unable to play, the Packers went winless over the next five weeks to fall to 5–6–1 on the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers 2013 Games and Schedule |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2013/gamelog/ |access-date=October 23, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

After rallying in December behind re-acquired backup quarterback Matt Flynn,<ref name="Backup Flynn">{{Cite web |last=Dunne |first=Tyler |date=December 16, 2013 |title=Stoic Matt Flynn delivers Packers win |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/stoic-matt-flynn-delivers-packers-win-b99164149z1-235971801.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103071905/http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/stoic-matt-flynn-delivers-packers-win-b99164149z1-235971801.html |archive-date=November 3, 2014 |access-date=November 3, 2014 |website=web |publisher=Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel}}</ref> the Packers had fought their way back to a 7–7–1 record going into the final week of the season. On December 26, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy announced Rodgers would return and start in the season-finale showdown against the Chicago Bears at [[Soldier Field]] for the NFC North championship.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Breech |first=John |date=December 26, 2013 |title=Packers make it official: QB Aaron Rodgers will start vs. Bears |work=CBS Sports |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24387732/packers-make-it-official-qb-aaron-rodgers-will-start-vs-bears |url-status=live |access-date=December 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227003701/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24387732/packers-make-it-official-qb-aaron-rodgers-will-start-vs-bears |archive-date=December 27, 2013}}</ref> Returning from the injury, Rodgers threw for 318 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in the regular season finale against the Bears.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – December 29th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290chi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829081317/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290chi.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=May 5, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Trailing 27–28 with under a minute to go in the game and facing the third 4th down of the drive, a 4th & 8 from the 48-yard line, Rodgers connected with Cobb, who was also returning for his first game since breaking his leg in Week 6, for a 48-yard game-winning touchdown to clinch the NFC North and earn the right to host a home playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers as the fourth seed.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Bedard |first=Greg A. |date=December 30, 2013 |title=Answered Prayers |url=https://www.si.com/2013/12/30/aaron-rodgers-john-kuhn-randall-cobb-green-bay-packers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201192432/https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/12/30/aaron-rodgers-john-kuhn-randall-cobb-green-bay-packers |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> Rodgers won the 2013 GMC Never Say Never Award for the come-from-behind, division-winning touchdown pass. Rodgers finished fifth in the league in passer rating (104.9), completion percentage (66.6%), and yards per game (282) while also finishing second in yards per attempt (8.75).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Passing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/passing.htm |access-date=July 17, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

Rodgers led the Packers to the playoffs again, this time with an 8–7–1 record and were up against the team that eliminated them last year in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2013.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115030637/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2013.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The Packers lost to the 49ers for the fourth consecutive time, 23–20 on a last second field goal at [[Lambeau Field]], in the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#NFC: San Francisco 49ers 23, Green Bay Packers 20|Wild Card Round]]. Rodgers recorded only 177 yards passing, his lowest in a playoff game, and one touchdown pass.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers – January 5th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401050gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821043340/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401050gnb.htm |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was ranked No. 11 by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2014|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2014]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112164602/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 12, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>