Editing Aaron Rodgers

{{short description|American football player (born 1983)}}
{{For|the Australian rules footballer|Aaron Rogers}}
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{{Use American English|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| image        = Aaron Rodgers OCT2022 (cropped).jpg
| caption      = Rodgers with the [[Green Bay Packers]] in 2022
| current_team =
| number       = 
| position     = [[Quarterback]]
| birth_date   = {{birth date and age|1983|12|2}}
| birth_place  = [[Chico, California]], U.S.
| height_ft    = 6
| height_in    = 2
| weight_lbs   = 223
| high_school  = [[Pleasant Valley High School (California)|Pleasant Valley]]<br>(Chico, California)
| college      = {{ubl|[[Butte Roadrunners football|Butte]] (2002)|[[California Golden Bears football|California]] (2003–2004)}}
| draftyear    = 2005
| draftround   = 1
| draftpick    = 24
| pastteams    =
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2005|2022}})
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2023|2024}})
| status       = 
| highlights   =
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLV|XLV]])
* [[Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|Super Bowl MVP]] ([[Super Bowl XLV|XLV]])
* 4× [[NFL Most Valuable Player]] (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021)
* 4× First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2011 All-Pro Team|2011]], [[2014 All-Pro Team|2014]], [[2020 All-Pro Team|2020]], [[2021 All-Pro Team|2021]])
* Second-team All-Pro ([[2012 All-Pro Team|2012]])
* 10× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2010 Pro Bowl|2009]], [[2012 Pro Bowl|2011]], [[2013 Pro Bowl|2012]], [[2015 Pro Bowl|2014]]–[[2017 Pro Bowl|2016]], [[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]]–[[2022 Pro Bowl|2021]])
* 4× [[List of National Football League season passer rating leaders|NFL passer rating leader]] (2011, 2012, 2020, 2021)
* 2× [[List of National Football League season passing touchdowns leaders|NFL passing touchdowns leader]] (2016, 2020)
* [[List of National Football League annual pass completion percentage leaders|NFL completion percentage leader]] (2020)
* [[NFL 2010s All-Decade Team]]
* [[Bart Starr Award]] (2014)
* [[Associated Press Athlete of the Year]] (2011)
* [[Bert Bell Award]] (2011)
* First-team [[List of All-Pac-12 Conference football teams|All-Pac-10]] ([[2004 All-Pacific-10 Conference football team|2004]])
;NFL records
* Career passer rating (minimum 1,500 attempts): 102.6
* Career TD–INT ratio (minimum 1,500 attempts): 4.3–1
* Single season passer rating: 122.5 (2011)
* Lowest interception percentage in a season: 0.3% (2018)
| statseason   = 2024
| statweek     = 
| statlabel1   = Passing attempts
| statvalue1   = 8,245
| statlabel2   = Passing completions
| statvalue2   = 5,369
| statlabel3   = Completion percentage
| statvalue3   = 65.1%
| statlabel4   = [[Touchdown|TD]]–[[Interception|INT]]
| statvalue4   = 503–116
| statlabel5   = Passing yards
| statvalue5   = 62,952
| statlabel6   = [[Passer rating]]
| statvalue6   = 102.6
| statlabel7   = Rushing yards
| statvalue7   = 3,573
| statlabel8   = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue8   = 35
| pfr          = RodgAa00 
}}
'''Aaron Charles Rodgers''' (born December 2, 1983) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[quarterback]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[California Golden Bears football|California Golden Bears]] (where he set several career passing records, including lowest single-season and career [[interception]] rates<ref name="calbears1">{{Cite web |title=Player Bio: Aaron Rodgers |url=http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rodgers_aaron00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727024226/http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rodgers_aaron00.html |archive-date=July 27, 2011 |access-date=December 30, 2010 |website=The University of California Official Athletic Site}}</ref>), before being selected in the first round of the [[2005 NFL draft]] by the [[Green Bay Packers]], spending 18 seasons with the team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Football League: NFL Draft History |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=2005&round=round1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110703005338/http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=2005&round=round1 |archive-date=July 3, 2011 |access-date=December 30, 2010 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> He is regarded among the greatest<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2018 |title=Where will Rodgers finish among the greatest QBs of all time? |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/good-morning-football/0ap3000000952230/Where-will-Rodgers-finish-among-the-greatest-QBs-of-all-time |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114060238/http://www.nfl.com/videos/good-morning-football/0ap3000000952230/Where-will-Rodgers-finish-among-the-greatest-QBs-of-all-time |archive-date=November 14, 2018 |access-date=November 13, 2018 |publisher=National Football League |type=Television production}}<br>{{Cite web |last=Siegel |first=Alan |date=February 28, 2018 |title=The top 25 NFL quarterbacks of all-time |url=https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2018/02/28/top-25-nfl-quarterbacks-of-all-time/21/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724211140/https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2018/02/28/top-25-nfl-quarterbacks-of-all-time/21/ |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=November 13, 2018 |website=[[USA Today]] |quote=By the time he's done, Rodgers may be No. 1 on this list. At 35, the seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL MVP, who led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV, is still going strong. He holds the NFL record in single-season and career passer rating (122.5, 103.2) and is creeping up on the leaders in nearly every major passing category.}}</ref> and most talented quarterbacks of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schein |first=Adam |date=January 18, 2021 |title=NFL Divisional Round aftermath: Aaron Rodgers most talented QB ever? Chiefs in trouble? |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-divisional-round-aftermath-aaron-rodgers-most-talented-qb-ever-chiefs-in-tro |access-date=April 4, 2023 |website=[[NFL.com]]}}<br>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Dalton |date=May 27, 2021 |title=Ranking the Top Quarterbacks in NFL History from Tom Brady to Warren Moon |url=https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ranking-top-quarterbacks-in-nfl-history/ |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Network |language=en-US}}<br>{{Cite web |last=Schwab |first=Frank |date=February 1, 2023 |title=What is Tom Brady's place among the 5 greatest QBS in NFL history? |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/what-is-tom-bradys-place-among-the-5-greatest-qbs-in-nfl-history-161857912.html |access-date=April 4, 2023 |website=[[Yahoo! Sports]]}}</ref>

After backing up [[Brett Favre]] for the first three years of his NFL career, Rodgers became the Packers' starting quarterback in 2008. In the 2010 season, he led them to a victory in [[Super Bowl XLV]], earning the [[Super Bowl MVP]]. He was named [[Associated Press Athlete of the Year]] in 2011,<ref name="Male Athlete of the year">{{Cite news |date=December 21, 2011 |title=Rodgers named Male Athlete of the Year |work=[[Fox Sports]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Green-Bay-Packers-Aaron-Rodgers-2011-AP-Male-Athlete-of-Year-122111 |url-status=dead |access-date=May 13, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718082529/https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Green-Bay-Packers-Aaron-Rodgers-2011-AP-Male-Athlete-of-Year-122111 |archive-date=July 18, 2019}}</ref> and was voted [[National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|league MVP]] by the [[Associated Press]] for the 2011, 2014, 2020, and 2021 NFL seasons. Rodgers is the fifth player to win NFL MVP in consecutive seasons, joining [[Peyton Manning]], Favre, [[Joe Montana]] and [[Jim Brown]]. Rodgers has led the NFL six times in touchdown-to-interception ratio (2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2021);<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Yearly Leaders – Passing Touchdown/Interception Ratio |url=https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-tdintratio |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407190912/https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-tdintratio |archive-date=April 7, 2019 |access-date=April 7, 2019 |website=FootballDB.com}}</ref> six times in lowest passing interception percentage (2009, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021);<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Yearly Passing Interception Percentage Leaders |url=https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-intpct |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724202503/https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-intpct |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=May 22, 2020 |website=FootballDB.com |language=en}}</ref> four times in [[passer rating]] (2011, 2012, 2020, 2021);<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Yearly Passer Rating Leaders |url=https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-rating |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724211550/https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-rating |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=May 22, 2020 |website=FootballDB.com |language=en}}</ref> and four times in touchdown passing percentage (2011, 2012, 2020, 2021);<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Yearly Touchdown Pass Percentage Leaders |url=https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-tdpct |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724202717/https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-tdpct |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=May 22, 2020 |website=FootballDB.com |language=en}}</ref> three times in total touchdowns (2011, 2016, 2020); twice in touchdown passes (2016, 2020)<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Yearly Touchdown Passes Leaders |url=https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-touchdowns |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724202559/https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-touchdowns |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=May 22, 2020 |website=FootballDB.com |language=en}}</ref> and once in yards per attempt (2011) and completion percentage (2020).<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Yearly Passing Yards per Attempt Leaders |url=https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-ydsattempt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724202800/https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-ydsattempt |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=May 22, 2020 |website=FootballDB.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, Rodgers was traded to the [[New York Jets]], where he spent two seasons with the team.

Ranking first on the NFL's all-time regular-season [[NFL career passer rating leaders|career passer rating]] list, Rodgers is the most efficient quarterback of all time. Apart from a regular-season career passer rating of over 100 (the first to ever have a career rating over 100), he also holds the best touchdown-to-interception ratio and the lowest passing interception percentage in NFL history throughout the entire 2010s decade. In the postseason, he is second in both touchdown passes and touchdown-to-interception ratio, fourth in passing yards, and eighth in all-time passer rating. In the regular season, he has the best touchdown-to-interception ratio in NFL history at 4.34,<ref name="Football DB">{{Cite web |title=NFL Career Leaders – Passing Touchdown/Interception Ratio |url=http://www.footballdb.com/leaders/career-passing-tdintratio |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200508102359/https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/yearly-passing-tdintratio |archive-date=May 8, 2020 |access-date=November 3, 2014 |website=FootballDB.com}}</ref> holds the league's lowest [[NFL career passer rating leaders#All-time rankings in the 4 categories|career interception percentage]] at 1.4 percent<ref name="a">{{Cite web |title=NFL Career Pass Interception % Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_int_perc_career.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815065956/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_int_perc_career.htm |archive-date=August 15, 2011 |access-date=September 24, 2015 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> and the highest [[NFL career passer rating leaders#Top 25 Single Season Passer Rating|single-season passer rating]] record of 122.5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=September 12, 2012 |title=Bears gearing up to battle Rodgers |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-gearing-up-to-battle-Rodgers/e6d6b0b1-8aaf-427b-b4cc-ddd4d0544ba3 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925095614/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-gearing-up-to-battle-Rodgers/e6d6b0b1-8aaf-427b-b4cc-ddd4d0544ba3 |archive-date=September 25, 2015 |access-date=September 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Chicago Bears]]}}</ref> Rodgers is also a four-time winner of the [[Best NFL Player ESPY Award]].

==Early life==
Rodgers was born on December 2, 1983, in [[Chico, California]],<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Aaron Rodgers – No. 12 – QB |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/7200 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719095151/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/7200/ |archive-date=July 19, 2011 |access-date=February 6, 2011 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref> the son of Darla Leigh (née Pittman) and Edward Wesley Rodgers. His father is a Texas-born [[chiropractor]] who played football as an [[offensive lineman]] for the [[Chico State Wildcats]] from 1973 to 1976.<ref name="about1">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Kimberly |date=October 15, 2018 |title=Ancestry of Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.thoughtco.com/family-tree-of-aaron-rodgers-1421929 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111211212214/http://genealogy.about.com/od/famous_family_trees/ss/aaron-rodgers.htm |archive-date=December 11, 2011 |access-date=May 10, 2012 |website=ThoughtCo.com}}</ref><ref name="Jackel2005">{{Cite web |last=Jackel |first=Pete |date=October 6, 2005 |title=Focus on Football: Rodgers preparing for his moment |url=http://www.journaltimes.com/sports/article_235efc6d-0241-5c9c-8d10-8b5e02ae4420.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110127115346/http://www.journaltimes.com/sports/article_235efc6d-0241-5c9c-8d10-8b5e02ae4420.html |archive-date=January 27, 2011 |access-date=March 14, 2012 |website=RacineSportsZone.com |publisher=JournalTimes.com}}</ref> Rodgers is of English, Irish and German ancestry.<ref name=about1/> The family moved to [[Ukiah, California]], where he attended Oak Manor Elementary School.<ref name="FreeThrows">{{Cite news |date=January 3, 1993 |title='Free throws' are his forte |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/ukiah-daily-journal/1993-01-03/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201192340/https://newspaperarchive.com/browse/us/ca/ukiah/ukiah-daily-journal/ |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=March 14, 2012 |work=Ukiah Daily Journal|via=Newspaper Archive |page=1}}</ref> Edward Rodgers tossed a football with his sons Luke, Aaron and [[Jordan Rodgers]], and told them not to drink and not to party in college or they would limit themselves in sports like he did. Aaron took this advice to heart.<ref name=Jackel2005/> At the age of ten, he was featured on the front page of the ''[[Ukiah Daily Journal]]'' for his top performance at a local basketball [[free throw]] competition.<ref name=FreeThrows/>

Later, the family moved to [[Beaverton, Oregon]], where Rodgers attended Vose Elementary School and Whitford Middle School, and played baseball in the [[Raleigh Hills, Oregon|Raleigh Hills]] [[Little League]] at [[shortstop]], [[center fielder|center field]] and [[pitcher]].<ref name="Oregonian">{{Cite web |date=February 5, 2011 |title=Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has strong ties to Beaverton |url=http://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/index.ssf/2011/02/green_bay_quarterback_aaron_rodgers_has_strong_ties_to_beaverton.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216014347/http://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/index.ssf/2011/02/green_bay_quarterback_aaron_rodgers_has_strong_ties_to_beaverton.html |archive-date=February 16, 2011 |access-date=February 5, 2011 |website=[[The Oregonian]]}}</ref>

The Rodgers family returned to Chico in 1997, and Aaron attended [[Pleasant Valley High School (California)|Pleasant Valley High School]], starting for two years at [[quarterback]] and garnering 4,421 passing yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Joe |date=September 5, 2019 |title=Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers donates 354 new helmets to California high schools |url=https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/09/05/sports/sports-breaking/green-bay-packers-quarterback-aaron-rodgers-donates-354-new-helmets-to-california-high-schools/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925105424/https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/09/05/sports/sports-breaking/green-bay-packers-quarterback-aaron-rodgers-donates-354-new-helmets-to-california-high-schools/ |archive-date=September 25, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=[[Honolulu Star-Advertiser]]}}</ref> He set single-game records of six [[touchdown]]s and 440 [[all-purpose yards]]. Rodgers set a single-season school record with 2,466 total yards in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carlton |first=Jimmy |date=April 26, 2018 |title=Of brains, Butte and baseball: How a tiny teenager became #Packers MVP Aaron Rodgers |url=https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/packersaaronrodgersjourney |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=OnMilwaukee}}</ref> He graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in spring 2002, after scoring 1310 in the [[SAT]] and with an A− average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=#12 Aaron Rodgers |url=http://gnb.scout.com/a.z?s=61&p=8&c=1&nid=2983568 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716022313/http://gnb.scout.com/a.z?s=61&p=8&c=1&nid=2983568 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |access-date=February 6, 2011 |website=Packer Report |publisher=Scout with FoxSports.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=November 20, 2002 |title=JC Quarterback Commits to Cal, Butte's Rodgers Could Join the Competition to Replace Boller Next Year |url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CC&s_site=contracostatimes&p_multi=CC&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1064A22FC0F69599&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113165752/http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CC&s_site=contracostatimes&p_multi=CC&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1064A22FC0F69599&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D |archive-date=November 13, 2018 |access-date=May 11, 2012 |work=Contra Costa Times |location=Walnut Creek, California|via=NewsBank |quote=[He] scored 1310 on the SAT, so Cal's academic reputation was important to him.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Crouse |first=Karen |date=January 31, 2011 |title=Packers' Rodgers Has Deep Roots in Chico |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/31/sports/football/31rodgers.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426170034/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/31/sports/football/31rodgers.html |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |access-date=December 5, 2019 |work=[[The New York Times]] |page=D1 |quote=Despite his athletic prowess, an A-minus average and an SAT score of 1310, Rodgers did not receive an NCAA Division I scholarship offer coming out of high school.}}</ref>

==College career==
Despite his impressive high school record, Rodgers attracted little interest from {{nowrap|[[NCAA Division I|Division I]]}} programs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kalland |first=Robby |date=September 3, 2015 |title=How Aaron Rodgers went from not being recruited to a star at Cal |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/how-aaron-rodgers-went-from-not-being-recruited-to-a-star-at-cal/ |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> In a 2011 interview with ''[[E:60]]'', he attributed the relative lack of attention in the recruiting process to his unimposing physical stature as a high school player at {{convert|5|ft|10|in|m|abbr=on}} and {{convert|165|lb|kg}}. Rodgers wanted to attend [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]] and play under head coach [[Bobby Bowden]], but was rejected.<ref name="E60 Youtube">{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2011 |title=E:60 – Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blrmdIfXPwI |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302212553/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blrmdIfXPwI |archive-date=March 2, 2012 |access-date=May 13, 2012 |publisher=ESPN|via=YouTube}}</ref> He was only offered an opportunity to compete for a scholarship as a [[Walk-on (sports)|walk-on]] from [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|University of Illinois]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=McGrath |first=Jim |date=June 29, 2011 |title=Green Bay QB Rodgers Visits All-Pro Campers at W&M |work=Williamsburg Yorktown Daily |url=http://www.wydailyarchives.com/local-news/6783-green-bay-qb-rodgers-visits-all-pro-campers-at-wam.html |url-status=dead |access-date=August 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054645/http://www.wydailyarchives.com/local-news/6783-green-bay-qb-rodgers-visits-all-pro-campers-at-wam.html |archive-date=September 21, 2013}}</ref> He declined the invitation, and considered quitting football to play [[baseball]] instead or giving up entirely on the idea of playing in [[professional sports]] and attending [[Law school in the United States|law school]] after completing his undergraduate degree.<ref name="Babb">{{Cite news |last=Babb |first=Kent |date=December 15, 2015 |title=For Aaron Rodgers, road to the NFL started at an apparent dead end |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/for-aaron-rodgers-road-to-the-nfl-started-at-an-apparent-dead-end/2015/12/15/8fe12800-a359-11e5-ad3f-991ce3374e23_story.html |url-status=live |access-date=November 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130205037/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/for-aaron-rodgers-road-to-the-nfl-started-at-an-apparent-dead-end/2015/12/15/8fe12800-a359-11e5-ad3f-991ce3374e23_story.html |archive-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref>

He was then recruited to play football at [[Butte College]] in [[Oroville, California|Oroville]], a junior college about {{convert|15|mi|km}} southeast of Chico.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sandler |first=Michael |url=https://archive.org/details/aaronrodgersgree0000sand |title=Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV |date=August 1, 2011 |publisher=Bearport Publishing |isbn=9781617723094 |url-access=registration}}</ref>

===Butte===
====2002 season====
Rodgers threw 26 touchdowns in his freshman season at Butte,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Notable-Alumni/Aaron-Rodgers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028170413/https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Notable-Alumni/Aaron-Rodgers |archive-date=October 28, 2021 |access-date=October 13, 2021 |website=California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stats & Records |url=http://www.butte.edu/departments/athletics/football/StatsRecords.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202112615/http://www.butte.edu/departments/athletics/football/StatsRecords.html |archive-date=December 2, 2008 |access-date=November 18, 2011 |website=butte.edu |publisher=[[Butte College]]}}</ref> leading the school to a 10–1 record, the NorCal Conference championship,<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 8, 2008 |title=Title-tilt bound: Butte secures NorCal championship |url=https://www.chicoer.com/20081108/title-tilt-bound-butte-secures-norcal-championship/ |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=Chico Enterprise-Record |language=en-US}}</ref> and a {{nowrap|No. 2}} national ranking. While there, he was discovered by the [[California Golden Bears football|California Golden Bears]]' head coach [[Jeff Tedford]], who was recruiting Butte tight end Garrett Cross.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGrath |first=Dan |date=November 11, 2004 |title=Cal QB Rodgers has the pedigree |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2004-11-11-0411110322-story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205183533/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2004-11-11-0411110322-story.html |archive-date=December 5, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> Tedford was surprised to learn that Rodgers had not been recruited earlier. Because of Rodgers' good high school scholastic record, he was eligible to transfer to the [[University of California, Berkeley]] after one year of junior college instead of the typical two.<ref name="Cal">{{Cite news |last=Adams |first=Bruce |date=August 3, 2003 |title=Cal's QB hope: JC transfer Rodgers has what Tedford likes |work=San Francisco Chronicle |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/08/03/SP275334.DTL |url-status=live |access-date=January 24, 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121216105944/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/08/03/SP275334.DTL |archive-date=December 16, 2012}}</ref>

===California===
====2003 season====
{{see also|2003 California Golden Bears football team}}

As a [[junior college]] transfer, Rodgers had three years of eligibility at Cal. He was named the starting quarterback in the fifth game of the 2003 season, beating the only team that offered him a {{nowrap|Division I}} opportunity out of high school, Illinois.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers: I wanted to join Illini; they passed |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/10/14/aaron-rodgers-i-wanted-to-join-illini-they-passed/ |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=Chicago Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> As a sophomore, he helped lead the Golden Bears to a 7–3 record as a starter.<ref name="calbears1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=King |first=Randy |date=December 26, 2003 |title=Virginia Tech finishes on wrong foot with Insight Bowl loss to Cal |url=https://www.roanoke.com/sports/college/va_tech/virginia-tech-finishes-on-wrong-foot-with-insight-bowl-loss/article_6e776ea8-ae9d-11e7-9aa2-4357db843999.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208021513/https://www.roanoke.com/sports/college/va_tech/virginia-tech-finishes-on-wrong-foot-with-insight-bowl-loss/article_6e776ea8-ae9d-11e7-9aa2-4357db843999.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Roanoke Times}}</ref>

In his second career start, Rodgers led the team to a 21–7 halftime lead against #3 [[USC Trojans football|USC]]. Due to injury, Rodgers was replaced in the second half by Reggie Robertson.<ref name="calfans" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2003 |title=Cal-USC Postgame Quotes |url=http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092703aac.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121444/http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092703aac.html |archive-date=June 9, 2012 |website=California Golden Bears |quote=After the interception for the touchdown, I went over to him and said 'Do you want to take a couple of series off?' and he said 'Yes.' We put Reggie (Robertson) in and Reggie did a nice job for us."}}</ref> The Bears won in triple [[overtime (American football)|overtime]], 34–31.<ref name="calfans">{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2003 |title=Cal fans storm field after win |url=http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=232700025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119182933/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=232700025 |archive-date=November 19, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2012 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Faraudo |first=Jeff |date=September 29, 2009 |title=Cal's triple-overtime thriller against USC in 2003 produced multiple heroes |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2009/09/29/cals-triple-overtime-thriller-against-usc-in-2003-produced-multiple-heroes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208021406/https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2009/09/29/cals-triple-overtime-thriller-against-usc-in-2003-produced-multiple-heroes/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=East Bay Times}}</ref> Rodgers passed for 394 yards and was named game MVP in the [[2003 Insight Bowl|Insight Bowl]] against [[2003 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Insight Bowl – Virginia Tech vs California Box Score, December 26, 2003 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2003-12-26-california.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312084010/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2003-12-26-california.html |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Tsuchiya |first=Anita |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MJ5-BwAAQBAJ&q=aaron%2520rodgers%2520insight%2520bowl%2520mvp&pg=PT14 |title=Aaron Rodgers: Biography of a Super Bowl MVP |date=July 30, 2012 |publisher=Hyperink Inc |isbn=9781614646129 |access-date=December 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203201742/https://books.google.com/books?id=MJ5-BwAAQBAJ&q=aaron%2520rodgers%2520insight%2520bowl%2520mvp&pg=PT14 |archive-date=February 3, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2003, Rodgers tied the school season record for 300-yard games with five and set a school record for the lowest percentage of passes intercepted at 1.43%.<ref name="cstv.com">{{Cite web |title=Cal Records |url=http://www.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/pdf-07FB121to150-072007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071122202146/http://www.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/pdf-07FB121to150-072007 |archive-date=November 22, 2007 |access-date=May 13, 2012 |website=CSTV.com}}</ref>

====2004 season====
{{see also|2004 California Golden Bears football team}}

As a junior, Rodgers led Cal to a 10–1 record and top-five ranking at the end of the regular season, with their only loss a 23–17 loss at {{nowrap|No. 1}} USC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 California Golden Bears Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2004-schedule.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312085053/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2004-schedule.html |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]]}}</ref> In that game, Rodgers set a school record for consecutive completed passes with 26 and tied an NCAA record with 23 consecutive passes completed in one game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Ted |date=October 10, 2004 |title=It was there for the taking |url=https://247sports.com/college/california/Article/It-was-there-for-the-taking-104130375/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205183922/https://247sports.com/college/california/Article/It-was-there-for-the-taking-104130375/ |archive-date=December 5, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=BearTerritory.net}}</ref> He set a Cal single-game record for passing completion percentage of 85.3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowry |first=Matthew |date=November 15, 2019 |title=Trojans Throwback: 2004 USC vs California |url=https://www.conquestchronicles.com/football/2019/11/15/20966700/trojans-throwback-2004-usc-vs-california |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=Conquest Chronicles |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wharton |first=David |date=October 10, 2004 |title=Rodgers Can't See It Through to Completion |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-oct-10-sp-uscside10-story.html |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Rodgers holds the Cal career record for lowest percentage of passes intercepted at 1.95 percent.<ref name="cstv.com" /> Rodgers' performance set up the Golden Bears at first and goal with 1:47 remaining and a chance for the game-winning touchdown. On the first play of USC's goal line stand, Rodgers threw an incomplete pass. This was followed by a second-down sack by [[Manuel Wright]].<ref name="Cal Vs USC 2004" /> After a timeout and Rodgers' incomplete pass on third down, USC stopped Cal's run play to win the game.<ref name="Cal Vs USC 2004" /> Rodgers commented that it was "frustrating that we couldn't get the job done."<ref name="Cal Vs USC 2004">{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2004 |title=Trojans' defense stymies Cal QB at first-and-goal |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=242830030 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817065913/http://scores.espn.com/ncf/recap?gameId=242830030 |archive-date=August 17, 2017 |access-date=May 13, 2012 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2004 season with 2,566 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. His 66.1% pass completion percentage led the Pac-10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/aaron-rodgers-1/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312084136/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/aaron-rodgers-1/gamelog/2004/ |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 Pacific-10 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/pac-10/2004-leaders.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328231847/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/pac-10/2004-leaders.html |archive-date=March 28, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]]}}</ref> He finished ninth in Heisman Trophy voting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 Heisman Trophy Voting |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2004.html |access-date=December 2, 2022 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

After [[2004 Texas Longhorns football team|Texas]] was picked over Cal for a [[2005 Rose Bowl|Rose Bowl]] berth, the fourth-ranked Bears were awarded a spot in the [[2004 Holiday Bowl|Holiday Bowl]], which they lost to [[2004 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team|Texas Tech]], 45–31.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2017 |title=2004 Holiday Bowl: Cal caught in Texas Tech's Air Raid |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-countdown-2004-holiday-bowl-texas-tech-vs-cal-1215-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208021644/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-countdown-2004-holiday-bowl-texas-tech-vs-cal-1215-story.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The San Diego Union-Tribune}}</ref> After the season, Rodgers decided to forgo his senior season to enter the [[2005 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2005 |title=Who to watch in 2005 |url=http://www.newsreview.com/chico/who-to-watch-in-2005/content?oid=33331 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426144539/http://www.newsreview.com/chico/who-to-watch-in-2005/content?oid=33331 |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |access-date=February 15, 2012 |website=Chico News & Review}}</ref>

===College statistics===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ College statistics<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/aaron-rodgers-1.html | title=Aaron Rodgers College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits }}</ref>
! rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="4"| Rushing
|-
! {{abbr|Cmp|Pass completions}} !! {{abbr|Att|Pass attempts}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !! {{abbr|Avg|Average yards per pass attempts}} !! {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} !! {{abbr|Rate|Passer rating}} !! {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{abbr|Avg|Average yards per rush}} !! {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}}
|-
! [[2003 NCAA Division I-A football season|2003]] !! [[2003 California Golden Bears football team|California]]
| '''215'''|| '''349'''|| 61.6 || '''2,903'''|| '''8.3'''|| 19 || 5 || 146.6 || '''86'''|| '''210'''|| '''2.4'''|| '''5'''
|-
! [[2004 NCAA Division I-A football season|2004]] !! [[2004 California Golden Bears football team|California]]
| 209 || 316 || '''66.1'''|| 2,566 || 8.1 || '''24'''|| '''8'''|| '''154.4'''|| 74 || 126 || 1.7 || 3
|-
! colspan="2"| Career !! 424 !! 665 !! 63.8 !! 5,469 !! 8.2 !! 43 || 13 !! 150.3 !! 160 !! 336 !! 2.1 !! 8
|}

==Professional career==
===2005 NFL Draft===
Rodgers was expected to be selected early in the 2005 NFL Draft as he had posted impressive numbers as a junior with Cal, throwing for 2,320 yards with a 67.5 completion rate in the regular season. He threw for 24 [[touchdown]]s and only eight [[interception]]s in his last college season, impressing many NFL scouts. They commented that he was a "talented strong-armed junior"<ref name="Draft Insider">{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft – QB Aaron Rodgers |url=http://www.draftinsiders.com/node/1288 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111054622/http://www.draftinsiders.com/node/1288 |archive-date=January 11, 2012 |access-date=December 9, 2011 |website=DraftInsiders.com}}</ref> who "combines arm strength, mechanics and delivery to make all the throws", but noted that his stats could be inflated due to playing in a quarterback-friendly system and that he would need to adjust to the more elaborate defensive schemes of the NFL.<ref name="Draft Insider" />

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| wonderlic = 35<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=February 25, 2013 |title=Memorable Wonderlic Scores |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/photos/2013/02/25memorable-wonderlic-scores |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419234712/https://www.si.com/nfl/photos/2013/02/25memorable-wonderlic-scores |archive-date=April 19, 2018 |access-date=April 20, 2018 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref>
| note = All values are from [[NFL Scouting Combine|NFL Combine]], except short shuttle from [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers, California, QB, 2005 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=15212&DraftYear=2005 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407054431/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=15212&DraftYear=2005 |archive-date=April 7, 2022 |access-date=October 31, 2011 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers, Combine Results, QB – California |url=https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=7240 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408100117/https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=7240 |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=nflcombineresults.com}}</ref>
}}

Before the draft, Rodgers was confident that he would be drafted to the team he supported and grew up near,<ref name="Bensiger">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_a6O3vdlU0 |title=In Depth with Graham Bensinger: Aaron Rodgers: Thought I'd be a 49er |date=December 21, 2016 |last=Bensinger |first=Graham |type=Television production, YouTube video |access-date=December 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/8_a6O3vdlU0 |archive-date=December 12, 2021 |url-status=live |orig-year=2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref> the San Francisco 49ers, who possessed the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.<ref name="Graziano">{{Cite web |last=Graziano |first=Dan |date=January 23, 2022 |title=Is this the way it ends for Aaron Rodgers? Why what-ifs and a 'beautiful mystery' linger in Green Bay |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33127534/is-way-ends-aaron-rodgers-why-ifs-beautiful-mystery-linger-green-bay-packers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413121903/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33127534/is-way-ends-aaron-rodgers-why-ifs-beautiful-mystery-linger-green-bay-packers |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=January 23, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en}}</ref> The 49ers, however, drafted quarterback [[Alex Smith]] out of [[Utah Utes football|Utah]] instead, and Rodgers slid all the way down to the 24th overall pick by the [[Green Bay Packers]]. Rodgers has said that he experienced much angst and restlessness when waiting to be selected several hours into the draft, as he had expected himself to be selected much sooner.<ref name="Bensiger" /> Rodgers' slip to the 24th selection and the Packers choosing to pick [[Brett Favre]]'s future replacement became one of the biggest stories of the draft, though he was still the second quarterback selected. His drop in the draft was later ranked number one on the [[NFL Network]]'s Top 10 Draft Day Moments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Currie |first=David |date=April 27, 2017 |title=NFL Draft: Top 10 Moments – Aaron Rodgers falling to Tim Tebow trade |url=https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12119/9829525/nfl-draft-top-10-moments-from-missed-picks-to-long-waits |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727131640/https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12119/9829525/nfl-draft-top-10-moments-from-missed-picks-to-long-waits |archive-date=July 27, 2020 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref> Many teams drafting between the second and 23rd positions had positional needs more pressing than quarterback.<ref name="ESPN Column">{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=John |date=April 23, 2005 |title=Clayton: Waiting is the hardest part |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft05/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2044646 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702194839/http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft05/columns/story?id=2044646&columnist=clayton_john |archive-date=July 2, 2016 |access-date=April 27, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921001516/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm |archive-date=September 21, 2017 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

Rodgers is one of six quarterbacks coached by [[Jeff Tedford]] to be drafted in the first round of an NFL draft, joining [[Trent Dilfer]], [[Akili Smith]], [[David Carr (American football)|David Carr]], [[Joey Harrington]] and [[Kyle Boller]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Greenberg |first=Steve |date=November 20, 2012 |title=Jeff Tedford developed Aaron Rodgers, but recent QBs struggled |work=Sporting News |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/4333266-jeff-tedford-fired-cal-aaron-rodgers-trent-dilfer-joey-harrington-kyle-boller |url-status=live |access-date=March 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230042613/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/4333266-jeff-tedford-fired-cal-aaron-rodgers-trent-dilfer-joey-harrington-kyle-boller |archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref>

===Green Bay Packers===
====Backup years: 2005–2007====
In {{nowrap|August 2005}}, Rodgers agreed to a reported five-year, {{nowrap|$7.7 million}} deal that included {{nowrap|$5.4 million}} in guaranteed money and had the potential to pay him as much as {{nowrap|$24.5 million}} if all incentives and escalators were met.<ref name="Sportrac Contract">{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers Contract Breakdown |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/aaron-rodgers-3745/transactions/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506052810/https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/aaron-rodgers-3745/transactions/ |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=Spotrac.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Rodgers spent his rookie season as the Packers' backup quarterback behind Brett Favre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2005.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107183417/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2005.htm |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The Packers were 4–12 at this point and he received his first extended look in the opening preseason game against the [[San Diego Chargers]] after replacing Favre.<ref name="Chargers Vs Packers 2005 Preseason">{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2005 |title=Favre completes nine of 10 passes for 91 yards, TD |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=250811009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127084112/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=250811009 |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |access-date=May 11, 2012 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In his first NFL game, Rodgers completed two out of seven passes and was [[Quarterback sack|sacked]] twice. He continued to struggle through the preseason, before ending the preseason by converting two third downs and throwing a touchdown pass to tight end [[Ben Steele]] against the [[Tennessee Titans]].<ref name="GB Vs Tennesee">{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2005 |title=Green Bay 21, Tennessee 17 |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=250901010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105175854/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=250901010 |archive-date=November 5, 2013 |access-date=May 11, 2012 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Once the regular season began, Rodgers saw very little action that year. He played against the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the fourth quarter of a 52–3 victory, and completed his first career pass to fullback [[Vonta Leach]] for 0 yards.<ref name="Green Bay Bio">{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers |url=http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Aaron-Rodgers/fe1a862d-b24a-4123-b43e-c116b59395cc |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526022654/http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Aaron-Rodgers/fe1a862d-b24a-4123-b43e-c116b59395cc |archive-date=May 26, 2018 |access-date=May 11, 2012 |website=Green Bay Packers}}</ref> On {{nowrap|December 19, 2005,}} Rodgers entered the game against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] at the end of the third quarter in a 48–3 loss.<ref name="Green Bay Bio" /> He completed eight of 15 passes for 65 yards and an interception.<ref name="Packers Vs. Ravens 2005">{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2005 |title=Boller outplays Favre in Ravens' rout of Packers |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251219033 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023103816/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251219033 |archive-date=October 23, 2012 |access-date=May 11, 2012 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

After the Packers' losing season, head coach [[Mike Sherman]] was fired and replaced by [[Mike McCarthy]].<ref name="Packers Fire Sherman">{{Cite news |date=January 2, 2006 |title=Packers fire coach Mike Sherman |work=Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=packerssherman |access-date=May 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426105024/https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=packerssherman |archive-date=April 26, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Packers to hire 49ers">{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |author-link=Len Pasquarelli |date=January 12, 2006 |title=Packers to hire 49ers' McCarthy as coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2288985 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014050433/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2288985 |archive-date=October 14, 2012 |access-date=May 11, 2012 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Rodgers was then placed in McCarthy's "Quarterback school" for six hours a day several times a week.<ref name="Journal Sentinel">{{Cite web |last=Silverstein |first=Tom |date=September 7, 2008 |title=The Education of Aaron Rodgers |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/32579374.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223123643/http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/32579374.html |archive-date=December 23, 2010 |access-date=May 11, 2012 |website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}</ref> This focused on working on Rodgers' motor skills such as hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and mechanics.<ref name="New York Times QB School">{{Cite news |last=Bishop |first=Greg |date=December 2, 2011 |title=The Education of a Quarterback |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/sports/football/the-education-of-the-packers-aaron-rodgers.html |url-status=live |access-date=May 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501123445/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/sports/football/the-education-of-the-packers-aaron-rodgers.html |archive-date=May 1, 2012}}</ref> McCarthy also worked on Rodgers' release point, moving it from right beside the ear hole of his helmet to further below it, to give him a smoother release.<ref name="Aaron Rodgers Leader of The Pack">{{Cite book |last=Reischel |first=Rob |title=Aaron Rodgers: Leader of the Pack: An Intimate Portrait of a Super Bowl MVP |date=March 1, 2011 |publisher=Triumph Books |isbn=978-1-60078-645-7 |language=English}}</ref> When the 2006 preseason began, Rodgers played as the backup in all four games; he completed 22 out 38 passes for 323 yards and three touchdowns.<ref name="Green Bay Bio" /> Rodgers saw very little action during the [[2006 Green Bay Packers season|2006 season]], but did step in briefly on {{nowrap|October 2}} against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] when Favre left the game due to injury.<ref name="Green Bay Bio" /> On {{nowrap|November 19, 2006,}} Rodgers broke his left foot while playing against the [[New England Patriots]] in a 35–0 defeat at home, filling in for an injured Favre, and Rodgers missed the remainder of the 2006 season.<ref name="Journal Sentinel" />

Following the team's season-ending victory at [[2006 Chicago Bears season|Chicago]], Favre announced that he would stay with the Packers for the [[2007 Green Bay Packers season|2007 season]], again postponing Rodgers' hopes of becoming the Packers' starting quarterback.<ref name="Favre">{{Cite web |last=Silverstein |first=Tom |date=January 7, 2007 |title=Favre leaves lasting impression |url=http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/29212859.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908152601/http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/29212859.html |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |access-date=May 12, 2012 |website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}</ref> Prior to the 2007 season, rumors surfaced about a potential trade involving Rodgers in which he would be traded to the [[Oakland Raiders]] for wide receiver [[Randy Moss]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 18, 2007 |title=Packers GM insists QB Rodgers not on trading block |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2803272 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107040642/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2803272 |archive-date=November 7, 2012 |access-date=December 30, 2010 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> However, Moss was traded to the Patriots during the second day of the [[2007 NFL draft]], and Rodgers stayed in Green Bay.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |date=April 29, 2007 |title=Pats acquire WR Moss from Raiders for draft pick |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2853116 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229132248/http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2853116 |archive-date=December 29, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

Rodgers stepped in when Favre was injured in the second quarter against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on ''[[Thursday Night Football]]'' on {{nowrap|November 29, 2007}}.<ref name="Cowboys Versus Packers 2007">{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2007 |title=Cowboys hold off Favre-less Packers to clinch playoff berth |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271129006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111035600/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271129006 |archive-date=November 11, 2012 |access-date=May 12, 2012 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Rodgers completed 18 passes for 201 yards, with no interceptions.<ref name="Cowboys Versus Packers 2007" /> He also threw his first touchdown pass but was sacked three times.<ref name="Cowboys Versus Packers 2007" /> Rodgers brought the team back from a 17-point deficit to a 3-point deficit, but the Cowboys went on to win 37–27.<ref name="Cowboys Versus Packers 2007" />

====2008: Transition to starter====
{{see also|2008 Green Bay Packers season}}
[[File:AaronRodgers.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Rodgers going down the tunnel at [[Lambeau Field]] in 2008]]
Favre's retirement announcement on {{nowrap|March 4, 2008,}} opened up the Packers' starting quarterback position to Rodgers for the [[2008 Green Bay Packers season|2008 season]]. Although Favre decided to return from retirement, he was traded to the [[New York Jets]], which meant that Rodgers would become the starter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nickel |first=Lori |date=March 9, 2008 |title=Rodgers preparing to assume control |url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=726140 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007044908/http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=726140 |archive-date=October 7, 2008 |access-date=May 12, 2012 |website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}</ref>

Rodgers quickly proved that he was one of the best quarterbacks in the league by passing for 4,038 yards in his first season as a starter as well as throwing for 28 touchdowns and only 13 interceptions. As of the 2023 season, this still stands as the most interceptions he has thrown in a season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313183821/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=March 13, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> With Rodgers making his debut as a starter, the Packers beat the [[Minnesota Vikings]] 24–19 at [[Lambeau Field]]. This marked the first time since 1992 that a quarterback other than Favre started a regular season game for the Packers. Rodgers ended the game with 178 yards passing and two touchdowns (one passing and one rushing).<ref name="Rodgers Debut">{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Chris |date=September 10, 2008 |title=Solid debut frees Rodgers from post-Favre scrutiny |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-09-10-3743073550_x.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921062040/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-09-10-3743073550_x.htm |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |access-date=May 13, 2012 |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In just his second NFL start the following week, Rodgers was voted the [[FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week|FedEx Air award]] winner after passing for 328 yards and three touchdowns in a win against the Lions.<ref name="FedEx Air and Ground Winners Week 2 2008">{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2008 |title=FedEx Air and Ground Week 2 2008 Winners |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80af20df |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090108060338/http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80af20df |archive-date=January 8, 2009 |access-date=September 20, 2008 |website=NFL Network |publisher=National Football League}}</ref>

During the fourth week of the season, Rodgers' streak of 157 consecutive pass attempts without an interception ended when he was intercepted by [[Derrick Brooks]] of the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. The streak was the third-longest in franchise history behind [[Bart Starr]] (294) and Brett Favre (163).<ref name="Buccaneers">{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2008 |title=Buccaneers' defense rattles Rodgers in win over Packers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29582&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG4&override=true |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081001100738/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29582&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG4&override=true |archive-date=October 1, 2008 |access-date=September 29, 2008 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> Rodgers suffered a severe shoulder sprain in the game but continued to start and played well in a win against the [[Seattle Seahawks]] two weeks later.<ref name="Rodgers">{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Chris |date=December 26, 2008 |title=Packers' Rodgers learns lessons from trying season |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008562174_apfbnpackersrodgersreflects.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226064522/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/sports/2008562174_apfbnpackersrodgersreflects.html |archive-date=February 26, 2015 |access-date=May 13, 2012 |website=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Despite early successes, Rodgers had been unable to win a close game during the season despite seven opportunities to do so.<ref name="Rodgers" /><ref name="Bears cap unlikely rally with OT win to stay alive in playoff race">{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2008 |title=Bears cap unlikely rally with OT win to stay alive in playoff race |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29767&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG16&override=true |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225222724/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29767&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG16&override=true |archive-date=December 25, 2008 |access-date=December 23, 2008 |publisher=National Football League |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

On {{nowrap|October 31, 2008}}, Rodgers signed a six-year, {{nowrap|$65 million}} contract extension through the 2014 season.<ref name="Packers Sign Rodgers Through 2014">{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2008 |title=Packers sign QB Rodgers to $65M extension through 2014 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-sign-qb-rodgers-to-65m-extension-through-2014-09000d5d80c1a549 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204181536/https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-sign-qb-rodgers-to-65m-extension-through-2014-09000d5d80c1a549 |archive-date=December 4, 2020 |access-date=April 27, 2022 |publisher=National Football League |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref name="Contracts: Rodgers vs. Romo">{{Cite web |last=Silverstein |first=Tom |date=November 5, 2008 |title=Contracts: Rodgers vs. Romo |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/33941369.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205152249/http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/33941369.html |archive-date=December 5, 2008 |access-date=November 6, 2008 |website=JSOnline |publisher=Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel}}</ref> In Rodgers' first full season with the team, the Packers finished with a 6–10 record and missed the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2008.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907044946/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2008.htm |archive-date=September 7, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

====2009====
{{see also|2009 Green Bay Packers season}}
For the opening game of the [[2009 Green Bay Packers season|2009 season]], Rodgers recorded his first win in a comeback situation. The Packers were trailing at the beginning of the fourth quarter when Rodgers completed a fifty-yard touchdown pass to [[wide receiver]] [[Greg Jennings]] with about a minute remaining in the game to contribute to the 21–15 victory over the [[Chicago Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Chris |date=December 8, 2019 |title=Rodgers brings Pack back for 21–15 win over Bears |url=https://www.hollandsentinel.com/article/20090914/NEWS/309149882 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208022530/https://www.hollandsentinel.com/article/20090914/NEWS/309149882 |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Holland Sentinel}}</ref>

Rodgers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for {{nowrap|October 2009}}, when he passed for 988 yards, completed 74.5 percent of his passes, and recorded a passer rating over 110 for all three games played during the month.<ref name="Rodgers, Sharper, Knox win NFC player of month honors">{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=October 29, 2009 |title=Rodgers, Sharper, Knox win NFC player of month honors |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/29/rodgers-sharper-knox-win-nfc-player-of-month-honors/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112100938/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/29/rodgers-sharper-knox-win-nfc-player-of-month-honors/ |archive-date=January 12, 2014 |access-date=May 13, 2012 |website=ProFootballTalk.com}}</ref>

After a 4–4 start to the season and a 38–28 loss to the previously winless Buccaneers,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 8th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911080tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108032603/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911080tam.htm |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |access-date=November 4, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> the team began to heat up. Rodgers led the Packers to five straight wins, in which he threw for a total of 1,324 yards, nine [[touchdown]]s, and two [[interception]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers – Games 9–13 in 2009 |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/3NZjQ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201192346/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=3NZjQ |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Rodgers and the Packers won two of their last three games, finishing the second half of the season with a 7–1 record and an overall 11–5 record; good enough to secure a [[Wild card (sports)|wild card]] playoff berth and clinch the fifth seed in the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101211154/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2009.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115032207/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2009.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

The Packers set a new franchise record by scoring 461 total points (third in the league), breaking the previous record held by the 1996 Super Bowl team (456).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504033136/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/ |archive-date=May 4, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1996 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100211094812/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/ |archive-date=February 11, 2010 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Rodgers became the first [[quarterback]] in NFL history ever to throw for 4,000 yards in both of his first two years as a starter.<ref name="Rodgers Proscout.com">{{Cite web |last=Huber |first=Bill |date=May 9, 2012 |title=Wisconsin Makes 12–12–12 'Aaron Rodgers Day' |url=http://gnb.scout.com/2/1185173.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701070113/http://gnb.scout.com/2/1185173.html |archive-date=July 1, 2013 |access-date=May 13, 2012 |work=Fox Sports}}</ref> He finished the season fourth in passing yards (4,434), touchdown passes (30), passer rating (103.2), and yards per attempt (8.2) as well as eighth in completion percentage (64.7%), while also coming second among quarterbacks in rushing yards (316).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Quarterbacks by rushing yards, 2009 season |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/dkEhS |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201192342/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=dkEhS |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=December 26, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher=Sports Reference}}</ref> His passing yardage made him second all-time in Packers history, behind only [[Lynn Dickey]]'s all-time single-season record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Individual Records&nbsp;– Passing |url=http://prod.static.packers.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/2010mediaguide_records.pdf#page=6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126102232/http://prod.static.packers.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/2010mediaguide_records.pdf#page=6 |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |access-date=January 8, 2011 |publisher=Packers.com}}</ref> His passer rating of 103.2 was also third-highest in team history at the time, behind only [[Bart Starr]]'s 105.0 rating in {{NFL year|1966}} and 104.3 rating in {{NFL year|1968}} (minimum 150 attempts).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers, 1950–2009, highest passer rating. |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/a4QtT |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201192343/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=a4QtT |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=December 26, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher=Sports Reference}}</ref>

[[File:Aaron Rodgers - December 27, 2009 2.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7|Rodgers in 2009, before a snap]]
In the [[2009–10 NFL playoffs#NFC: Arizona Cardinals 51, Green Bay Packers 45 (OT)|Wild Card Round]], the Packers played the [[Arizona Cardinals]], the same team they had previously beaten the week before, 33–7.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baum |first=Bob |date=January 4, 2010 |title=Rodgers shreds Cardinals backups in 33–7 rout |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-rodgers-shreds-cardinals-backups-in-33-7-rout-2010jan03-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208022718/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-rodgers-shreds-cardinals-backups-in-33-7-rout-2010jan03-story.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The San Diego Union-Tribune}}</ref> Rodgers and Cardinals quarterback [[Kurt Warner]] put on a show that later ranked second on NFL Network's ''Top 10 Quarterback Duels''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top Ten Quarterback Duels |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-top-ten/0ap2000000273976/Top-Ten-Quarterback-Duels |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101135801/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-top-ten/0ap2000000273976/Top-Ten-Quarterback-Duels |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> Rodgers' first pass was intercepted by [[Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals – January 10th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001100crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821003908/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001100crd.htm |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Rodgers settled down after that miscue, however, and finished the game completing 28 of 42 passes for 423 yards, with four touchdown passes all in a second-half comeback. His 423 passing yards are the most by any quarterback in his first playoff game as well as his four touchdown passes and five total touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Cohen |first=Robert W. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1HleDwAAQBAJ&q=rodgers%2520423%2520first%2520playoff%2520game&pg=PA46 |title=The 50 Greatest Players in Green Bay Packers History |date=September 1, 2018 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=9781493031894 |language=en |access-date=September 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203205326/https://books.google.com/books?id=1HleDwAAQBAJ&q=rodgers%2520423%2520first%2520playoff%2520game&pg=PA46 |archive-date=February 3, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> Warner shredded the Packers' second-ranked defense, completing 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards, five touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 154.1. Despite Rodgers' offensive efforts, the Packers lost the game when he fumbled on a controversial play in overtime. The ball was returned by [[Karlos Dansby]] for the winning touchdown in the 51–45 Cardinals victory.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Crouse |first=Karen |date=January 10, 2010 |title=Cardinals' Defense Ends Shootout With Packers in Overtime |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/11/sports/football/11cardinals.html |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824010502/https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/11/sports/football/11cardinals.html |archive-date=August 24, 2019}}</ref> It was the highest scoring playoff game in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2015 |title=Remembering The Day of the Highest Scoring Playoff Game in NFL History |url=http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/throwback/201501/highest-scoring-playoff-game-nfl-history |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208022939/http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/throwback/201501/highest-scoring-playoff-game-nfl-history |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=ThePostGame.com}}</ref>

Due to his regular season performance, Rodgers earned a trip to his first [[2009 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]] as the NFC's third quarterback, behind [[Drew Brees]] and Brett Favre. However, after Favre dropped out due to injury and Brees was replaced due to his participation in [[Super Bowl XLIV]], Rodgers became the NFC's starter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031640/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 21, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

====2010: Super Bowl XLV season====
{{see also|2010 Green Bay Packers season}}
In 2010, Rodgers led the Packers to a 2–0 start, but then lost three of their next four games, including back-to-back overtime losses. The two overtime defeats brought Rodgers' record in overtime games to 0–5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2010.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313175307/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2010.htm |archive-date=March 13, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

At midseason, Rodgers had already thrown nine interceptions compared to only throwing seven all of the previous season, and was 16th in the league with an 85.3 passer rating.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers, 2010, games 1–8 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2010/#40-47-sum:stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220230909/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2010/#40-47-sum:stats |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Over the remainder of the regular season, however, his play improved as he threw 16 touchdowns to only two interceptions, completed 71.4% of his passes, and had a passer rating of 122.0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers, 2010, games 9–16 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2010/#48-54-sum:stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220230909/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2010/#48-54-sum:stats |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

In {{nowrap|Week 13}}, in a 34–16 victory over the [[San Francisco 49ers]], Rodgers had 298 passing yards and three touchdowns to earn his first career NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AP Game Story: Packers Topple 49ers, 34–16 |url=https://www.packers.com/news/ap-game-story-packers-topple-49ers-34-16-3110714 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208221408/https://www.packers.com/news/ap-game-story-packers-topple-49ers-34-16-3110714 |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=packers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Week 13 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_13.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319084545/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_13.htm |archive-date=March 19, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In {{nowrap|Week 14}}, he sustained his second [[concussion]] of the season. Backup [[Matt Flynn (American football)|Matt Flynn]] was put into the game as Rodgers' replacement. The Packers lost the game 7–3 to the Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lage |first=Larry |date=December 12, 2010 |title=Rodgers suffers concussion in Packers' 7–3 loss to Lions |url=https://journaltimes.com/sports/rodgers-suffers-concussion-in-packers---loss-to-lions/article_24c36598-063c-11e0-aefa-001cc4c03286.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208023253/https://journaltimes.com/sports/rodgers-suffers-concussion-in-packers---loss-to-lions/article_24c36598-063c-11e0-aefa-001cc4c03286.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Journal Times |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Against the Patriots, Rodgers missed the next week's regular season start, ending his streak of consecutive starts at 45, which is tied for the second longest in team history.<ref name="Green Bay Packers QB Matt Flynn has fine 1st road start">{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2010 |title=Green Bay Packers QB Matt Flynn has fine 1st road start |url=http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20101219/PKR07/101219048/Eric-Goska-column-Flynn-turns-in-fine-1st-road-start |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716071802/http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20101219/PKR07/101219048/Eric-Goska-column-Flynn-turns-in-fine-1st-road-start |archive-date=July 16, 2012 |access-date=December 20, 2010 |website=Green Bay Press Gazette}}</ref>

After their road loss to the Patriots, the Packers found themselves at 8–6 and had to win their final two regular season games to qualify for the playoffs. Rodgers turned around the team's performance; they won their final two regular season games, one of them against the [[New York Giants]], where Rodgers completed 25 of 37 passes for 404 yards, with four touchdown passes, and with a passer rating of 139.9.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 26, 2010 |title=NFL: Rodgers, Packers hammer Giants |url=https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/NFL-Rodgers-Packers-hammer-Giants-11611517.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208023159/https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/NFL-Rodgers-Packers-hammer-Giants-11611517.php |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=New Haven Register |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> It was his first regular season 400-yard passing game. For his effort against the Giants, he earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor for the 2010 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Week 16 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_16.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331002511/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_16.htm |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the next game, they defeated the Bears by a score of 10–3 in the regular season finale.<ref name="Packers 10, Bears 3: Nothing Comes Easy">{{Cite web |last=Wilde |first=Jason |date=January 2, 2011 |title=Packers 10, Bears 3: Nothing Comes Easy |url=http://www.channel3000.com/sports/26347682/detail.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208054239/http://www.channel3000.com/sports/26347682/detail.html |archive-date=February 8, 2011 |access-date=January 24, 2011 |website=Channel3000.com}}</ref>

Rodgers was named the [[FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week#FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year winners|FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year]] for his passing performance in the 2010 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers voted FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Aaron-Rodgers-Voted-FedEx-Air-NFL-Player-Of-The-Year/de736981-d76c-48d7-b86b-f29738dd1fbe |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225154931/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Aaron-Rodgers-Voted-FedEx-Air-NFL-Player-Of-The-Year/de736981-d76c-48d7-b86b-f29738dd1fbe |archive-date=February 25, 2011 |access-date=February 2, 2011 |publisher=Packers.com}}</ref>

[[File:Aaron Rodgers - January 2, 2011 4.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|Rodgers greeting the fans in [[Lambeau Field]] during the 2010 season's finale against the Bears]]
With a 10–6 record, the Packers entered the [[2010–11 NFL playoffs|playoffs]] as a Wild Card and the {{nowrap|No. 6}} seed. In the [[2010–11 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 21, Philadelphia Eagles 16|Wild Card Round]], they defeated the {{nowrap|No. 3}} seeded Eagles 21–16.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2011 |title=Rodgers, Packers Beat Eagles 21–16 |url=https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/01/09/rodgers-packers-beat-eagles-21-16/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208023430/https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/01/09/rodgers-packers-beat-eagles-21-16/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=CBS – New York}}</ref> In the [[2010–11 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 48, Atlanta Falcons 21|Divisional Round]], Rodgers completed 31 of 36 pass attempts for 366 yards and four touchdowns in a 48–21 blowout victory over the {{nowrap|No. 1}} seeded [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Newberry |first=Paul |date=January 16, 2011 |title=Rodgers stars in Green Bay's 48–21 rout of Falcons |publisher=AP via Yahoo Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20110115001 |url-status=live |access-date=January 24, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110119180042/https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20110115001 |archive-date=January 19, 2011}}</ref> It was the most points scored in Packers postseason history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers Playoff History |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/playoffs.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220082023/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/playoffs.htm |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 7, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> During the contest, Rodgers tied an NFL record for [[Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (NFL)#All-time consecutive playoff games with at least three touchdown passes|consecutive playoff games with at least three touchdown passes (3 games)]]. Rodgers also set an NFL record by becoming the only quarterback to pass for ten touchdowns combined through three consecutive playoff games. On {{nowrap|January 23, 2011,}} Rodgers had a 55.4 passer rating as the Packers beat the {{nowrap|No. 2}} seed Chicago Bears 21–14 win to capture the [[2010–11 NFL playoffs#NFC Championship Game: Green Bay Packers 21, Chicago Bears 14|NFC Championship]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 23, 2011 |title=NFC championship: Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past Bears 21–14 |work=East Bay Times |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2011/01/23/nfc-championship-aaron-rodgers-leads-packers-past-bears-21-14/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724211418/https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2011/01/23/nfc-championship-aaron-rodgers-leads-packers-past-bears-21-14/ |archive-date=July 24, 2020}}</ref>

After winning the NFC Championship, the Packers earned a trip to [[Super Bowl XLV]] against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. In the game, Rodgers completed 24 of 39 pass attempts for 304 yards and three touchdowns in the 31–25 win, and was named [[Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|Super Bowl MVP]] for his performance.<ref name="Layden2011">{{Cite magazine |last=Layden |first=Tim |date=February 14, 2011 |title=Green And Golden: Behind the poise and precision of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the gutsy contributions of a host of role players, the Packers burnished their championship legacy with a memorable 31—25 victory over Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XLV |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1181765/index.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203436/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1181765/index.htm |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |access-date=February 11, 2011 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2011 |title=Aaron Rodgers tosses 3 TD passes as Packers drop Steelers to win Super Bowl XLV |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=310206009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225151826/http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=310206009 |archive-date=February 25, 2011 |access-date=February 7, 2011 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> This would ultimately be his only Super Bowl appearance with the Packers.

From his playoff performance, Rodgers became only the third player in NFL history to pass for over 1,000 yards in a single postseason and also became one of only four quarterbacks to record over 300 yards passing, with at least three touchdown passes, and no interceptions in a Super Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl, 300+ pass yds, 3+ TD, 0 Int |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/1posa |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201192342/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=1posa |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=December 7, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He finished with 1,094 passing yards, nine touchdown passes, two rushing touchdowns, and two interceptions, while completing 68.2% of his passes for a passer rating of 109.8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers Career Playoff Stats |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/aaron-rodgers-career-playoff-stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427191344/https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/aaron-rodgers-career-playoff-stats |archive-date=April 27, 2022 |access-date=April 27, 2022 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}</ref> From this postseason, Rodgers also became the only player to pass for at least 900 yards and rush for at least two touchdowns in a single postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Playoffs, 900+ pass yds, 2 rush TDs |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=849Td |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728195759/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=849Td |archive-date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2011|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2011]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308170627/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2011: First MVP====
{{see also|2011 Green Bay Packers season}}
[[File:Aaron Rodgers drops back (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright=0.65|Rodgers drops back for a pass in 2011.]]
Because of the [[2011 NFL lockout]], the Packers and Rodgers did not schedule unofficial off-season workouts, despite many teams doing so.<ref name="allgbp">{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Kris |date=July 2, 2011 |title=No Workouts? No Problem for the Packers |url=http://allgbp.com/2011/07/02/no-workouts-no-problem-for-the-packers/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229101517/http://allgbp.com/2011/07/02/no-workouts-no-problem-for-the-packers/ |archive-date=December 29, 2016 |access-date=December 29, 2016 |website=All Green Bay Packers}}</ref> Rodgers and the Packers quickly quelled any concerns over their readiness by defeating the Saints, who had scheduled off-season workouts, 42–34. He had 312 passing yards and three touchdowns to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2011 |title=Rodgers throws 3 TDs, Packers outlast Saints 42–34 |url=https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110908/sports/709089632/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208023757/https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110908/sports/709089632/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Daily Herald |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Week 1 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_1.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830192658/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_1.htm |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> After the game, Rodgers said in the press conference, "I was going to ask myself, what would have happened if we had offseason workouts? I mean, could we have started any faster and scored more points tonight?"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Darlington |first=Jeff |date=May 25, 2016 |title=Drew Brees' absence no big deal, but July 16 deadline looms |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/drew-brees-absence-no-big-deal-but-july-16-deadline-looms-09000d5d82956d8b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161208145630/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82956d8b/article/drew-brees-absence-no-big-deal-but-july-16-deadline-looms |archive-date=December 8, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref>

In Week 4, a 49–23 victory over the [[Denver Broncos]], Rodgers had 408 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception and ran for two touchdowns to earn another NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2011 |title=Rodgers' big day helps Packers beat Broncos 49–23 |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/2314618-rodgers-big-day-helps-packers-beat-broncos-49-23 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208025355/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/2314618-rodgers-big-day-helps-packers-beat-broncos-49-23 |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Duluth News Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Week 4 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_4.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401100045/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_4.htm |archive-date=April 1, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 6, a 24–3 victory over the [[St. Louis Rams]], Rodgers converted on a career-high 93-yard touchdown pass to [[Jordy Nelson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Chris |date=October 16, 2011 |title=Packers stay perfect at 6–0, beat Rams 24–3 |url=http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=52728156&itype=cmsid |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211010230/http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=52728156&itype=cmsid |archive-date=December 11, 2018 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=The Salt Lake Tribune}}</ref> In Week 9, a 45–38 victory over the Chargers, he had 247 passing yards and four touchdowns to earn his third NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor for the 2011 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 6, 2011 |title=Packers survive Chargers' late push as Aaron Rodgers delivers again |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/game?gameId=311106024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210232803/https://www.espn.com/nfl/game?gameId=311106024 |archive-date=December 10, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Week 9 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_9.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328231451/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_9.htm |archive-date=March 28, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Rodgers and the Packers got off to a 13–0 start in 2011, tying the NFC record for most consecutive wins to start a season, but were upset by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] 19–14 in week 15, ending their winning streak at 19 games, the second-longest winning streak in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs – December 18th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112180kan.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101211142/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112180kan.htm |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2011.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115033715/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2011.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

Rodgers finished the season with 4,643 passing yards, 45 touchdown passes, and six interceptions, good for a passer rating of 122.5, which as of 2024 is the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101135748/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2011 |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> His passing yards, touchdown passes, and passer rating set single-season franchise records.<ref name="single">{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/single-season-passing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323123008/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/single-season-passing.htm |archive-date=March 23, 2022 |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>  In addition to passer rating, Rodgers led the league in touchdown to interception ratio (7.5, fourth-best all-time), touchdowns passing % (9.0%, second highest all-time), and yards per attempt (9.2, fourth-highest all-time since becoming an official stat in 1970), while finishing second in both touchdown passes (45, sixth-highest all-time) and completion percentage (68.3%), as well as fifth in passing yards. He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month awards for September, October, and November, and FedEx Air Player of the Week six times (Weeks 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 13). In week four, against the Denver Broncos, Rodgers became the only quarterback in NFL history to record over 400 passing yards with four touchdown passes, while also rushing for two touchdowns in the same game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of players with at least 400 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns in a single game. NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/Io0Od |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201192342/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=Io0Od |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was the winner of the 2011 [[NFL on Thanksgiving Day#Game MVPs|Galloping gobbler]] as MVP of the Thanksgiving game between the Packers and the Lions, a 27–15 Green Bay victory, and tied an NFL record for [[Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (NFL)#All-time consecutive games with at least two touchdown passes|consecutive games with at least two touchdown passes (13)]].

The Packers became the fifth team in NFL history to finish the regular season with a 15–1 record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruse |first=Zach |date=January 2, 2012 |title=Green Bay Packers Are 5th 15–1 Team in NFL History: How Did the First 4 Finish? |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1007036-green-bay-packers-are-5th-15-1-team-in-nfl-history-how-did-the-first-4-finish |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> Rodgers played in 15 of the 16 games, with the only exception being Week 17 against the Lions, a game in which Rodgers was rested after the club clinched home-field advantage for the playoffs the previous week. In the game, Rodgers assisted backup quarterback Matt Flynn in his stellar 480-yard, six-touchdown performance by helping call some plays.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samano |first=Simon |date=January 1, 2012 |title=Rodgers preps Flynn, calls plays during backup QB's big day |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rodgers-preps-flynn-calls-plays-during-backup-qb-s-big-day-09000d5d825a02db |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829082359/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d825a02db/article/rodgers-preps-flynn-calls-plays-during-backup-qbs-big-day |archive-date=August 29, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> The Packers' offense set franchise record for points scored in a season with 560, which as of 2016 is the third-most ever behind only the [[2007 New England Patriots season|2007 Patriots]] and [[2013 Denver Broncos season|2013 Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Time Most Points Scored by an NFL Team in a Season |url=https://www.sportingcharts.com/stats/nfl/all-time/most-points-scored-by-an-nfl-team-in-a-season.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802114230/https://www.sportingcharts.com/stats/nfl/all-time/most-points-scored-by-an-nfl-team-in-a-season.aspx |archive-date=August 2, 2013 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |website=Sporting Charts}}</ref>

Rodgers set numerous NFL records in 2011. He recorded a passer rating of over 100.0 in thirteen games during the season, including twelve games in a row (both records), and a passer rating of 110.0 or higher in twelve games, including eleven in a row (also records). Rodgers also won the league's MVP award, receiving 48 of the 50 votes (the other two going to [[Drew Brees]]). He also finished second, behind Brees, for the AP Offensive Player of the Year award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2012 |title=Saints' Brees wins AP Offensive Player of the Year award |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-brees-wins-ap-offensive-player-of-the-year-award-09000d5d8269e4fe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161208145625/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8269e4fe/article/saints-brees-wins-ap-offensive-player-of-the-year-award |archive-date=December 8, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |publisher=National Football League |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Rodgers' 2011 season was later ranked as the third greatest passing season of all time by ESPN in 2013, and was regarded as the most efficient.<ref name="Efficient QBS">{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=October 3, 2013 |title=Top 10 greatest quarterback seasons |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/90974/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103072453/http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/90974/ |archive-date=November 3, 2014 |access-date=November 3, 2014 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

The Packers were upset by the eventual [[Super Bowl XLVI|Super Bowl]] champion [[New York Giants]] in the [[2011–12 NFL playoffs#NFC: New York Giants 37, Green Bay Packers 20|Divisional Round]] by the score of 37–20. The Packers' receiving corps dropped six passes in the loss and Rodgers finished the game with 264 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and an interception on his last pass attempt.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wang |first=Gene |date=January 15, 2012 |title=NFL playoffs 2012: New York Giants stun Green Bay Packers, 37–20 |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/nfl-playoffs-2012-new-york-giants-stun-green-bay-packers-37-20/2012/01/15/gIQAORvp1P_story.html |url-status=live |access-date=December 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906090329/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/nfl-playoffs-2012-new-york-giants-stun-green-bay-packers-37-20/2012/01/15/gIQAORvp1P_story.html |archive-date=September 6, 2018}}</ref> The 2011 Packers became the only team in NFL history to go 15–1 and not win a playoff game, as well as being the fourth consecutive team to win at least 15 games and not win the Super Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Emery |first=Mark |date=January 26, 2016 |title=As Carolina Panthers prepare for Super Bowl 50, a look at the fates of six previous teams that won at least 15 in regular season |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/fates-previous-nfl-teams-won-15-plus-article-1.2510117 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214152104/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/fates-previous-nfl-teams-won-15-plus-article-1.2510117 |archive-date=December 14, 2016 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |website=Daily News |location=New York}}</ref> Rodgers was named to the Pro Bowl for his 2011 season to go along with a First-team All-Pro honor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/allpro.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830185703/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/allpro.htm |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was voted by his fellow players as the best player in the league on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2012|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2012]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322201849/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2012====
{{see also|2012 Green Bay Packers season}}
Rodgers and the Packers started off the {{NFL year|2012}} season with a 30–22 loss to the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Chris |date=September 10, 2012 |title=49ers stop Rodgers' rally, beat Packers 30–22 |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-49ers-stop-rodgers-rally-beat-packers-30-22-2012sep09-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208025344/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-49ers-stop-rodgers-rally-beat-packers-30-22-2012sep09-story.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The San Diego Union-Tribune}}</ref> With the loss, Rodgers lost his bet with the music group [[Boyz II Men]], and had to wear an Alex Smith jersey during the next week of practice.<ref name="boyz">{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=September 8, 2012 |title=Aaron Rodgers' head-scratching bet with Boyz II Men |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-head-scratching-bet-with-boyz-ii-men-0ap1000000059772 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220224204/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000059772/article/aaron-rodgers-headscratching-bet-with-boyz-ii-men |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> Had the Packers won the game, Boyz II Men would have sung the national anthem during their next home game at Lambeau.<ref name="boyz" />

In Week 4, a 28–27 victory over the Saints, Rodgers had 319 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 28, 2012 |title=Rodgers throws late TD, Packers beat Saints 28–27 |url=https://www.twincities.com/2012/09/28/rodgers-throws-late-td-packers-beat-saints-28-27/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208025349/https://www.twincities.com/2012/09/28/rodgers-throws-late-td-packers-beat-saints-28-27/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Twin Cities Pioneer Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Week 4 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/week_4.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330020203/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/week_4.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 6, against the undefeated [[Houston Texans]], he tied the franchise record by throwing six touchdown passes, in a 42–24 victory, to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans – October 14th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210140htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829081312/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210140htx.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Week 6 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/week_6.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308120125/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/week_6.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The Texans had allowed only six total touchdowns passes during the season up to that point.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Houston Texans, opponent TD log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2012.htm#all_opp_td_log |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724093239/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2012.htm#all_opp_td_log |archive-date=July 24, 2018 |access-date=December 31, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher=Sports Reference}}</ref> This sparked a five-game winning streak which Rodgers completed 65.7% of his passes for 1,320 yards, 17 touchdowns, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 119.1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rodgers, 2012, games 6–10 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2012/#75-79-sum:stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227055845/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2012/#75-79-sum:stats |archive-date=December 27, 2016 |access-date=December 26, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher=Sports Reference}}</ref> During that stretch, Rodgers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 27, 2015 |title=Packers QB Rodgers leads group of NFC's best for October |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/packers-qb-rodgers-leads-group-of-nfcs-best-for-october |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724202413/https://www.foxnews.com/sports/packers-qb-rodgers-leads-group-of-nfcs-best-for-october |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |publisher=Fox News}}</ref> In Week 15, Rodgers threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Packers past the Bears, 21–13, making them NFC North champions for the second consecutive year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2012 |title=Packers bounce Bears to clinch NFC North |url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/nfl/packers-bounce-bears-to-clinch-nfc-north/67-376020825 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |publisher=WTSP}}</ref> In the season finale, despite Rodgers going 28 of 40 for 365 yards, four touchdowns, no interceptions and a passer rating of 131.8, the Packers lost 37–34 against the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2012 |title=Vikings beat Packers 37–34, earn playoff berth |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/vikings-beat-packers-37-34-earn-playoff-berth/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208025350/https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/vikings-beat-packers-37-34-earn-playoff-berth/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=HeraldNet.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> This ended the Packers' twelve-game winning streak against NFC North opponents.

The Packers finished with an 11–5 record, first in the NFC North, and clinched the #3-seed in the NFC playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127072019/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/ |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Rodgers led the league for the second straight year in passer rating (108.0) touchdowns passing % (7.1%), and touchdown-to-interception ratio (4.875), while finishing second in touchdown passes (39), third in completion percentage (67.2%), fifth in yards per attempt (7.78), and eighth in passing yards (4,295).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101135930/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2012 |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

In the playoffs, the Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24–10 in the [[2012–13 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 24, Minnesota Vikings 10|Wild Card Round]]. Rodgers completed 23 of 33 passes to ten different players for 274 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2013 |title=Ponder-less Vikings fall to Packers in wild-card game |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ponder-less-vikings-fall-to-packers-in-wild-card-game-0ap1000000122612 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208025349/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000122612/printable/ponderless-vikings-fall-to-packers-in-wildcard-game |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> They were beaten 45–31 by the 49ers in the [[2012–13 NFL playoffs#NFC: San Francisco 49ers 45, Green Bay Packers 31|Divisional Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farmer |first=Sam |date=January 13, 2013 |title=NFC playoffs: 49ers topple Packers 45–31 |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2013-01-13-ct-spt-0113-packers-49ers-nfc-playoffs-20130113-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208025348/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2013-01-13-ct-spt-0113-packers-49ers-nfc-playoffs-20130113-story.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> Rodgers completed 26 of 39 passes for 257 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, while also rushing for 28 yards, in the losing effort. He earned his third career Pro Bowl nomination for his performance in the 2012 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023449/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was ranked sixth by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2013|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2013]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406154219/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 6, 2020 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====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>

====2014: Second MVP====
{{see also|2014 Green Bay Packers season}}
[[File:Aaron rodgers 2014.jpg|thumb|right|Rodgers in 2014]]
The Packers' [[2014 NFL season|2014 regular season]] debut came against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks—a game in which they would go on to lose 36–16.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks – September 4th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409040sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182750/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409040sea.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 2, the team began the game with a 21–3 deficit against the Jets, but came back and won 31–24.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Green Bay Packers – September 14th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409140gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829120234/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409140gnb.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The 18-point comeback marked the biggest comeback in Rodgers' career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Imig |first=Paul |date=September 14, 2014 |title=Rodgers overcomes 'nerves' to complete biggest comeback of career |url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/rodgers-overcomes-nerves-to-complete-biggest-comeback-of-career-091414 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918022944/http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/rodgers-overcomes-nerves-to-complete-biggest-comeback-of-career-091414 |archive-date=September 18, 2014 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |work=Fox Sports}}</ref> In the third week of the season, the Packers offense was shut down by the Lions' defense, 19–7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – September 21st, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409210det.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101211151/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409210det.htm |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The Packers' 7 points were the fewest points allowed in a game Rodgers finished; the 223 yards of total Packer offense were the lowest since Rodgers took over at quarterback and his 162 passing yards were also a career low. For the third consecutive season, the Packers were off to a 1–2 start. In those three games, Rodgers threw five touchdowns and one interception combined, with a passer rating of 95.1. Amid widespread concern, Rodgers told the fans and the media, "R-E-L-A-X. Relax. We're going to be OK."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilde |first=Jason |title=R-E-L-A-X (ESPN Wisconsin) |url=http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=16201&is_corp=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141207202357/http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=16201&is_corp=1 |archive-date=December 7, 2014 |access-date=December 7, 2014}}</ref>

After their loss to the Lions, the Packers went on a four-game win streak, during which, Rodgers threw 13 touchdowns with no interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2014 Game Log (Weeks 4–7) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2014/#98-101-sum:stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231025726/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2014/#98-101-sum:stats |archive-date=December 31, 2019 |access-date=December 6, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 4, a 38–17 victory over the Bears, he had 302 passing yards and four touchdowns to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – September 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280chi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829081419/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280chi.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Week 4 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_4.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321130559/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_4.htm |archive-date=March 21, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 6, against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Rodgers led the Packers to a game-winning drive with less than two minutes remaining. He completed a 4th & 10 pass to wide receiver Jordy Nelson and mimicked [[Dan Marino]]'s famous [[fake spike]] play by completing a pass to wide receiver [[Davante Adams]] to get to within four yards of the endzone later in the drive.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherman |first=Rodger |date=October 12, 2014 |title=Packers use fake spike to beat Dolphins |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/10/12/6966181/aaron-rodgers-fake-spike-packers-dolphins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330032422/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/10/12/6966181/aaron-rodgers-fake-spike-packers-dolphins |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |access-date=March 7, 2019 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> Rodgers then completed a touchdown pass to tight end [[Andrew Quarless]] to win the game 27–24.<ref name="gmc">{{Cite web |title=2014 GMC Never Say Never Moment |url=http://www.nfl.com/voting/never-say-never/2014/REG/6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220230141/http://www.nfl.com/voting/never-say-never/2014/REG/6 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> This play would later win Rodgers the GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Year Award.<ref name="gmc" /> In Week 7, a 38–17 victory over the [[Carolina Panthers]], he was 19-of-22 for 255 passing yards and three touchdowns to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers – October 19th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410190gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331002513/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410190gnb.htm |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Week 7 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_7.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928154945/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_7.htm |archive-date=September 28, 2021 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

In a Week 8 loss against the Saints, Rodgers finished 28 of 39 for 418 yards, with one touchdown pass and two interceptions, ending his 212 consecutive attempts without an interception streak<ref name="packsaintsoct">{{Cite web |last=Imig |first=Paul |date=October 27, 2014 |title=5 things we learned: Packers at Saints |url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/5-things-we-learned-packers-at-saints-102714 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105180746/http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/5-things-we-learned-packers-at-saints-102714 |archive-date=January 5, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2017 |work=Fox Sports}}</ref>—the second longest in team history. In the game, Rodgers injured his hamstring which appeared to have an effect on his play for the remainder of the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=October 27, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay Packers injures hamstring in loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11771642/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-injures-hamstring-loss |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818134022/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11771642/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-injures-hamstring-loss |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

[[File:Rodgers handing off 2014.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Rodgers handing the ball off to running back [[Eddie Lacy]] in 2014]]
In Week 10, against the Chicago Bears, Rodgers became the second player in NFL history and the first since [[Daryle Lamonica]] in 1969 to throw six touchdown passes in the first half.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Armas |first=Genaro C. |date=November 10, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers Throws 6 TD Passes in 1st Half As Packers Crush Bears 55–14 |work=[[HuffPost]] |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/10/aaron-rodgers-packers-bears-record-half_n_6130674.html |url-status=live |access-date=November 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112143148/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/10/aaron-rodgers-packers-bears-record-half_n_6130674.html |archive-date=November 12, 2014}}</ref> Rodgers finished 18 of 27 for 315 yards and six touchdowns despite only playing one drive in the second half to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref name=nbcchi/><ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Week 10 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_10.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330020149/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_10.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Rodgers set multiple records during the game: most touchdown passes of 70 or more yards with 16—breaking the record held by Brett Favre and [[Peyton Manning]], most consecutive touchdown passes without an interception at home—breaking the record also held by Favre and Manning, and became the first quarterback to ever have 10 touchdown passes against the same team in a season.<ref name="nbcchi">{{Cite web |last=Neveau |first=James |date=November 12, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers Suffered Back Injury vs. Bears |url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/Aaron-Rodgers-Suffered-Back-Injury-vs-Bears--282427431.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105180011/http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/Aaron-Rodgers-Suffered-Back-Injury-vs-Bears--282427431.html |archive-date=January 5, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2017 |website=NBC Chicago}}</ref> The 55–14 victory tied the Packers' 55–7 win vs. the Titans in 2009 for the most points scored by a Rodgers-led offense.

In a Week 11 game against the 7–2 Eagles, Rodgers set a record for most consecutive attempts at home without an interception, breaking [[Tom Brady]]'s record of 288 consecutive attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Massey |first=Evan |date=November 16, 2014 |title=Packers' Aaron Rodgers Breaks Tom Brady's Record |url=https://fansided.com/2014/11/16/packers-aaron-rodgers-breaks-tom-bradys-record/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724201538/https://fansided.com/2014/11/16/packers-aaron-rodgers-breaks-tom-bradys-record/ |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=September 12, 2019 |website=FanSided}}</ref> In the 53–20 victory, he finished going 22 of 36, with 341 passing yards, three touchdown passes and no interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers – November 16th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411160gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829074637/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411160gnb.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

The 8–3 Packers met the 9–2 Patriots in Week 13, at [[Lambeau Field]] in what was Brady and Rodgers' first time playing against each other as starters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Imig |first=Paul |date=November 30, 2014 |title=Rodgers outduels Brady for win in first-ever matchup of elite QBs |url=https://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/rodgers-outduels-brady-for-win-in-first-ever-matchup-of-elite-qbs-113014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102094626/https://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/rodgers-outduels-brady-for-win-in-first-ever-matchup-of-elite-qbs-113014 |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |work=Fox Sports}}</ref> Rodgers finished going 24 of 38, with 368 passing yards and two passing touchdowns in the 26–21 Packers victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Green Bay Packers – November 30th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228171554/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300gnb.htm |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> For his efforts in the month of November, he earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers among NFC's best for November |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2014/12/04/Aaron-Rodgers-among-NFCs-best-for-November/4701417720300/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812115629/https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2014/12/04/Aaron-Rodgers-among-NFCs-best-for-November/4701417720300/ |archive-date=August 12, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=United Press International}}</ref>

Rodgers suffered a calf injury in Week 16, against the Buccaneers, due to severe dehydration he endured from flu-like symptoms he suffered during the week.<ref name="flu">{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=December 22, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers played with pulled calf |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12062161/aaron-rodgers-suffered-pulled-calf-muscle-early-green-bay-packers-win |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105180655/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12062161/aaron-rodgers-suffered-pulled-calf-muscle-early-green-bay-packers-win |archive-date=January 5, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2017 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

In the Week 17 game against the Lions, Rodgers re-injured his left calf while extending a play and throwing a touchdown pass to [[Randall Cobb (American football)|Randall Cobb]], then was helped off the field, and carted off to the locker room. After missing a series, Rodgers re-entered the game with the score tied 14–14. Despite being less mobile with the injury, Rodgers completed 13 of 15 passes for 129 yards and two scores against the league's second-ranked defense. The Packers won 30–20, winning their fourth straight NFC North title. Rodgers finished 17 of 22 for 226 yards, two touchdown passes, no interceptions, a 139.6 passer rating, and a rushing touchdown to earn his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor for the 2014 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – December 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330032513/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280gnb.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Week 17 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_17.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226175215/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_17.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

The Packers secured the second seed in the NFC, rewarding them with a playoff bye and a week off which helped Rodgers rest and rehabilitate his injured left calf.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011053552/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/ |archive-date=October 11, 2021 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the [[2014–15 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 26, Dallas Cowboys 21|Divisional Round]], the Packers were scheduled to play the 13–4 Cowboys, which marked the first time in NFL playoff history when a team which went undefeated at home (Packers) played against a team which went undefeated away (Cowboys).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Imig |first=Paul |date=January 9, 2015 |title=Something has to give: Packers unbeaten at home; Cowboys 8–0 on road |url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/green-bay-packers-unbeaten-at-home-dallas-cowboys-8-0-on-road-010915 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101091540/http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/green-bay-packers-unbeaten-at-home-dallas-cowboys-8-0-on-road-010915 |archive-date=January 1, 2017 |access-date=December 31, 2016 |work=Fox Sports}}</ref> Rodgers helped secure a 26–21 victory by finishing 24 of 35 for 316 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 125.4 passer rating.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers – January 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114040923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110gnb.htm |archive-date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=December 15, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

The Packers then traveled to Seattle to face the top-seeded Seahawks in a rematch of the regular season opener.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pittman |first=Travis |date=January 11, 2015 |title=Seahawks vs. Packers rematch for NFC Championship |url=https://www.king5.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/seahawks-vs-packers-rematch-for-nfc-championship/281-157563187 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724202717/https://www.king5.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/seahawks-vs-packers-rematch-for-nfc-championship/281-157563187 |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=September 12, 2019 |publisher=KING}}</ref> In the [[2014–15 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 28, Green Bay Packers 22 (OT)|NFC Championship Game]], the Packers were leading 19–7 with just over five minutes to go, but the home team's offense finally woke up and, with the assistance of a crucial Packers special teams gaffe on an [[onside kick]], the Seahawks led 22–19, with 44 seconds remaining. Rodgers quickly drove downfield to set up a tying field goal, only to watch from the sidelines as the Seahawks won the coin toss in overtime and proceeded to score the game-winning touchdown on their first possession. Rodgers was 19-for-34 for 178 yards and a touchdown, with two interceptions in the losing effort.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks – January 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501180sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182804/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501180sea.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

Rodgers finished the regular season first in touchdown-to-interception ratio (7.6), lowest interception percentage (1.0%), second in passer rating (112.2), yards per attempt (8.4), and touchdown passing percentage (7.1%), third in touchdown passes (38), seventh in passing yards (4,381), and ninth in completion percentage (65.6%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/leaders.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915221740/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/leaders.htm |archive-date=September 15, 2019 |access-date=December 6, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He set an NFL record for most consecutive pass attempts (512) at home without an interception, and touchdown passes (41).

Rodgers was voted the AP NFL Most Valuable Player for the 2014 season, receiving 31 votes,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=January 31, 2015 |title=Aaron Rodgers named NFL MVP |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12257541/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-named-nfl-mvp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217162150/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12257541/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-named-nfl-mvp |archive-date=December 17, 2016 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> and was named NFC Offensive Player of the Year by the [[Kansas City Committee of 101]]<ref name="KC101off">{{Cite web |title=Past NFC Offensive Honorees |url=http://www.101awards.com/awards/past_nfc_offensive_honorees |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220130101/http://www.101awards.com/awards/past_nfc_offensive_honorees |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 13, 2016 |website=101awards.com}}</ref> and Fed-Ex Air NFL Player of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2015 |title=2015 'NFL Honors' complete list of winners |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2015-nfl-honors-complete-list-of-winners-0ap3000000466415 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018132754/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000466415/article/2015-nfl-honors-complete-list-of-winners |archive-date=October 18, 2016 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> He was also named to the AP All-Pro team as the first quarterback, receiving 44 votes while runner-up [[Tony Romo]] received three.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=January 2, 2015 |title=2014 All-Pro Teams: Analysis of the full rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2014-all-pro-teams-analysis-of-the-full-rosters-0ap3000000452986 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104005331/http://pro32.ap.org/article/2013-all-pro-team |archive-date=January 4, 2014 |access-date=February 4, 2015 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> He was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2014 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816061701/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 16, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was ranked as the second best player in the league among his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2015|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2015]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200508061426/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=May 8, 2020 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2015====
{{see also|2015 Green Bay Packers season}}
In 2015, Rodgers had a down year by his standards. He threw for a career low 3,821 yards in which he played for at least 15 games, although he had 31 touchdowns to just eight interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirschhorn |first=Jason B. |date=July 6, 2016 |title=NFL Top 100: Packers' Aaron Rodgers lands at No. 6 in 2016 |url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2016/7/6/12058188/nfl-top-100-packers-aaron-rodgers-lands-at-no-6-in-2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115204818/https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2016/7/6/12058188/nfl-top-100-packers-aaron-rodgers-lands-at-no-6-in-2016 |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=ACME Packing Company |language=en}}</ref> Rodgers completed only 60.7 of his passes, averaged only 6.7 yards per attempt and finished with a passer rating of 92.7, all career lows. Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson's absence due to injury for the season was considered a contributing factor in Rodgers' statistical drop compared to previous seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Danny |date=November 15, 2015 |title=Aaron Rodgers and the Packers miss Jordy Nelson more than we thought they would |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2015/11/15/9739584/packers-aaron-rodgers-jordy-nelson-eddie-lacy-randall-cobb |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226145804/http://www.sbnation.com/2015/11/15/9739584/packers-aaron-rodgers-jordy-nelson-eddie-lacy-randall-cobb |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |website=sbnation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2016 |title=Packers hope Nelson's return will revitalize offense |url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/green-bay-packers-mike-mccarthy-aaron-rodgers-jorday-nelson-revitalize-offense-011916 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226145654/http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/green-bay-packers-mike-mccarthy-aaron-rodgers-jorday-nelson-revitalize-offense-011916 |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |work=Fox Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Spofford |first=Mike |date=December 30, 2015 |title=Stats don't matter to Aaron Rodgers |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-locker-room-report/article-1/Stats-dont-matter-to-Aaron-Rodgers/1671b90e-9210-4c30-8d8e-79abe9d6283c |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226145201/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-locker-room-report/article-1/Stats-dont-matter-to-Aaron-Rodgers/1671b90e-9210-4c30-8d8e-79abe9d6283c |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |website=packers.com}}</ref>

In Week 3, a 38–28 victory over the Chiefs, Rodgers had 333 passing yards and five touchdowns to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers – September 28th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509280gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218210924/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509280gnb.htm |archive-date=February 18, 2022 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Week 3 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/week_3.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330172357/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/week_3.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> During Week 9 against the Panthers, he finished with 369 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. The interception came with only 1:47 left in the fourth quarter, and following the interception, Rodgers expressed frustration by throwing down a [[Microsoft Surface]] tablet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Scott |date=November 9, 2015 |title=Aaron Rodgers angrily threw a Microsoft Surface tablet after throwing a crucial interception |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/aaron-rodgers-throws-microsoft-surface-tablet-2015-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330032422/https://www.businessinsider.com/aaron-rodgers-throws-microsoft-surface-tablet-2015-11 |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=Business Insider}}</ref> The Packers ended up losing the game 29–37.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers – November 8th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101211145/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080car.htm |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

On December 3, 2015, in a Week 13 match-up against the Lions, Rodgers threw a [[Hail Mary pass]] caught by [[Richard Rodgers (tight end)|Richard Rodgers]] for 61 yards with 0:00 left to beat the Lions 27–23, after the game was extended due to a facemask penalty called on Detroit.<ref name="2015mary">{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=December 3, 2015 |title=Packers stun Lions on Aaron Rodgers' Hail Mary TD |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-stun-lions-on-aaron-rodgers-hail-mary-td-0ap3000000593884 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408144543/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000593884/article/packers-stun-lions-on-miracle-td-throw-by-rodgers |archive-date=April 8, 2018 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> The play was quickly dubbed as "[[Miracle in Motown|The Miracle in Motown]]."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bennett |first=Colin |date=December 9, 2015 |title=Getaway winner witnesses Motown Miracle |publisher=WTMJ |url=https://www.wtmj.com/sports/green-bay-packers/getaway-winner-witnesses-motown-miracle |url-status=dead |access-date=March 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312083608/https://www.wtmj.com/sports/green-bay-packers/getaway-winner-witnesses-motown-miracle |archive-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Aretha |first=David |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qABfDwAAQBAJ&q=%2522aaron%2520rodgers%2522 |title=Aaron Rodgers: Champion Football Star |date=July 15, 2017 |publisher=Enslow Publishing, LLC |isbn=9780766087170 |access-date=December 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203181206/https://books.google.com/books?id=qABfDwAAQBAJ&q=%2522aaron%2520rodgers%2522 |archive-date=February 3, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The Packers made the playoffs as the fifth seed in the NFC with a 10–6 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2015.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010004706/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2015.htm |archive-date=October 10, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> They defeated the Redskins 35–18 on the road in the [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 35, Washington Redskins 18|Wild Card Round]] of the playoffs. Rodgers finished the game with 210 yards and two passing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Green Bay Packers at Washington Redskins – January 10th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601100was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308042317/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601100was.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the [[Hail Larry|Divisional Round]] against the Cardinals, Rodgers threw a 41-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to [[Jeff Janis]] as time expired to send the game into overtime. However, the Packers lost 26–20 in overtime. Rodgers finished the game 24 for 44 for 261 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilde |first=Jason |date=January 17, 2016 |title=Jeff Janis forces OT with Hail Mary catch, but celebration short-lived |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/27352/little-used-packers-receiver-jeff-janis-forces-ot-on-hail-mary |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213200125/http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/27352/little-used-packers-receiver-jeff-janis-forces-ot-on-hail-mary |archive-date=December 13, 2016 |access-date=December 13, 2016 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> He was named to his fifth Pro Bowl and was ranked as the sixth best player by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2016|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2016]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308103829/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404010429/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 4, 2019 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2016====
{{see also|2016 Green Bay Packers season}}
[[File:Aaron Rodgers, Redskins v Packers, Jan 2016.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.65|Rodgers in 2016]]
Throughout the first five games of the [[2016 NFL season|2016 season]], Rodgers' struggles from the 2015 season appeared to continue.<ref name="pff2016" /> Through those games, he completed 60.2% of his passes, averaged 6.5 yards per attempt, and posted a passer rating of 88.4—all of which were similar to his 2015 numbers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2016 Game Log (Games 1–5) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2016/#127-131-sum:stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227180403/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2016#127-131-sum:stats |archive-date=December 27, 2016 |access-date=December 26, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He also fumbled five times, and lost two. His lackluster performance through those games caused much speculation about the causes of his problems.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=October 20, 2016 |title=What's wrong with Aaron Rodgers? |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/10/20/whats-wrong-with-aaron-rodgers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226215024/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/10/20/whats-wrong-with-aaron-rodgers/ |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |access-date=December 26, 2016 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref><ref name="pff2016">{{Cite web |last=Monson |first=Sam |date=October 17, 2016 |title=What's wrong with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense? |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-whats-wrong-with-aaron-rodgers-and-the-packers-offense/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226214838/https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-whats-wrong-with-aaron-rodgers-and-the-packers-offense/ |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |access-date=December 26, 2016 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Jason |date=October 17, 2016 |title=What's wrong with the Packers? All signs point to Aaron Rodgers |url=http://www.startribune.com/what-is-wrong-with-the-packers-all-signs-point-to-aaron-rodgers/397340721/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226145502/http://www.startribune.com/what-is-wrong-with-the-packers-all-signs-point-to-aaron-rodgers/397340721/ |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |access-date=December 26, 2016 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=October 20, 2016 |title=Experts weigh in on Aaron Rodgers: 'No easy fix' |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/34360/no-easy-fix-diagnosing-and-solving-aaron-rodgers-problems |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226150119/http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/34360/no-easy-fix-diagnosing-and-solving-aaron-rodgers-problems |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |access-date=December 26, 2016 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

[[File:Pro Football Hall of Fame (23945585187).jpg|thumb|Rodgers' uniform exhibited at the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]]]]
In a Week 7 ''Thursday Night Football'' game against the Bears, Rodgers rebounded by recording a franchise record and career-high 39 completions, breaking Brett Favre's previous record of 36 in {{NFL year|1993}}, also against the Bears.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2016 |title=Aaron Rodgers sets Green Bay Packers completion record in win over Chicago Bears |url=http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2016/10/21/Aaron-Rodgers-sets-Green-Bay-Packers-completion-record-in-win-over-Chicago-Bears/7021477035992/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213015800/http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2016/10/21/Aaron-Rodgers-sets-Green-Bay-Packers-completion-record-in-win-over-Chicago-Bears/7021477035992/ |archive-date=December 13, 2016 |access-date=December 13, 2016 |website=United Press International}}</ref> Rodgers recorded 326 passing yards for his first 300-yard passing game since Week 10 of the 2015 season in the 26–10 win.<ref name="pfr gamelog" /> The following week against the Atlanta Falcons, Rodgers recorded a career regular season high of 60 rushing yards,<ref name="pfr gamelog">{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers Career Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111219211828/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog |archive-date=December 19, 2011 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> and finished with four touchdown passes and a 125.5 passer rating.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dubin |first=Jared |date=October 30, 2016 |title=Packers vs. Falcons highlights, score: Matt Ryan Aaron Rodgers trade lasers all day |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-vs-falcons-highlights-score-matt-ryan-aaron-rodgers-trade-lasers-all-day/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226215154/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-vs-falcons-highlights-score-matt-ryan-aaron-rodgers-trade-lasers-all-day/ |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref>

After a Week 11 loss to the Redskins—the Packers' fourth in a row, putting them at 4–6—Rodgers was optimistic about the remainder of the season, saying, "I feel like we can run the table, I really do."<ref name="runtable1">{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=November 23, 2016 |title=Aaron Rodgers: Packers, at 4–6, can close with 6 straight wins |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18124725/aaron-rodgers-confident-green-bay-packers-run-table |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105180337/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18124725/aaron-rodgers-confident-green-bay-packers-run-table |archive-date=January 5, 2017 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Despite widespread doubt over the likelihood of such a run,<ref name="runtable2">{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=January 2, 2016 |title=Aaron Rodgers' magic carries Packers into playoffs on a run-the-table roll |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/36399/aaron-rodgers-magic-carries-packers-into-playoffs-on-a-run-the-table-roll |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103184508/http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/36399/aaron-rodgers-magic-carries-packers-into-playoffs-on-a-run-the-table-roll |archive-date=January 3, 2017 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sipple |first=George |date=January 2, 2017 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers makes good on 'run the table' prediction |url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/02/green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers-run-the-table-detroit-lions/96076972/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105175931/http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/02/green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers-run-the-table-detroit-lions/96076972/ |archive-date=January 5, 2017 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=Detroit Free Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=November 24, 2016 |title=Aaron Rodgers: "I feel we can run the table" |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/24/aaron-rodgers-i-feel-like-we-can-run-the-table/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105180803/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/24/aaron-rodgers-i-feel-like-we-can-run-the-table/ |archive-date=January 5, 2017 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com}}</ref> the Packers would go on to finish the season with six straight wins—as Rodgers said they could.

In a Week 12 ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' game Rodgers appeared to injure his hamstring on a scrambling play against the Eagles.<ref name="packnews">{{Cite web |last=Silverstein |first=Tom |date=November 29, 2016 |title=Hamstring injury sends Rodgers to tent |url=http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/11/29/hamstring-injury-plagued-aaron-rodgers/94586190/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129161247/http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/11/29/hamstring-injury-plagued-aaron-rodgers/94586190/ |archive-date=November 29, 2016 |access-date=December 13, 2016 |website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}</ref> After the play, Rodgers went into an injury tent on the sideline to get his leg taped up.<ref name = packnews/> Rodgers, however, did not miss any snaps in the game and finished 30 out of 39 for 313 yards with no sacks or interceptions.<ref name = 2016eagles/> His 300-yard performance was his fourth of the season and the first allowed by the Eagles' defense all season.<ref name="2016eagles">{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Zac |date=November 28, 2016 |title=Rodgers, defense step up as Packers snap losing streak |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/28/rodgers-defense-step-up-as-packers-snap-losing-streak/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213165321/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/28/rodgers-defense-step-up-as-packers-snap-losing-streak/ |archive-date=December 13, 2016 |access-date=December 13, 2016}}</ref> The Packers won, 27–13, snapping their four-game losing streak.

In a 38–10 victory over the Seahawks in a Week 14 game, Rodgers and the Packers continued their recent offensive and defensive success.<ref name=38-10/><ref name="38-102">{{Cite web |last=Pelissero |first=Tom |date=December 12, 2016 |title=After rout of Seattle, Packers re-emerge as team no one wants to see in January |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/12/11/aaron-rodgers-seahawks-green-bay-offense/95315604/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213014329/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/12/11/aaron-rodgers-seahawks-green-bay-offense/95315604/ |archive-date=December 13, 2016 |access-date=December 13, 2016 |website=USA Today Sports}}</ref> Rodgers finished with 246 passing yards, three touchdown passes and a 150.8 passer rating. The 150.8 passer rating was the best recorded against Seattle's defense since head coach [[Pete Carroll]] took over in 2010.<ref name="38-10">{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=December 11, 2016 |title=Aaron Rodgers, Packers dismantle Seahawks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-packers-dismantle-seahawks-0ap3000000755388 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213001101/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000755388/article/mvp-candidate-rodgers-packers-dismantle-seahawks |archive-date=December 13, 2016 |access-date=December 13, 2016 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> Rodgers did this despite suffering a calf injury early in the game.<ref name=38-10/> He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Seahawks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Quang M. |date=December 14, 2016 |title=Le'Veon Bell, Rodgers among NFL Players of the Week |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000756727/article/leveon-bell-rodgers-among-nfl-players-of-the-week |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330021109/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000756727/article/leveon-bell-rodgers-among-nfl-players-of-the-week |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |access-date=November 12, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref>

On December 20, 2016, Rodgers was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl and his sixth overall in his career.<ref name="probowl2016">{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2016 |title=NFL announces 2017 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-announces-2017-pro-bowl-rosters-0ap3000000760503 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117075658/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000760503/article/nfl-announces-2017-pro-bowl-rosters |archive-date=November 17, 2018 |access-date=December 24, 2016 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref>

During Week 16, Rodgers and [[Drew Brees]] tied the NFL record for most seasons with at least 35 touchdown passes with four—a record shared with Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.<ref name="35tdpass">{{Cite web |title=Most seasons with at least 35 passing touchdowns, career |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/ww1Iz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209214231/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=ww1Iz |archive-date=February 9, 2022 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref name="mosttdpass">{{Cite web |title=NFL Single-Season Passing Touchdowns Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_td_single_season.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201232241/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_td_single_season.htm |archive-date=February 1, 2021 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the game against the Vikings, Rodgers finished 28 of 38 for 347 yards, four touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref name="espnvik2016">{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=December 24, 2016 |title=Aaron Rodgers for MVP: Packers QB makes case in win over Vikings |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/36217/aaron-rodgers-for-mvp-packers-qb-makes-case-in-win-over-vikings |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225084224/http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/36217/aaron-rodgers-for-mvp-packers-qb-makes-case-in-win-over-vikings |archive-date=December 25, 2016 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Week 16 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/week_16.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328231416/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/week_16.htm |archive-date=March 28, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> His 300-yard performance was the first allowed by the Vikings' defense all season.<ref name="espnvik2016" /> He also set Packer regular season records for most 4,000-yard passing seasons (6), most completions in a season (374), and—with Jordy Nelson—most touchdowns by a quarterback/wide receiver combination with (59).<ref name="espnvik2016" /> Rodgers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers named NFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=https://www.packers.com/news/aaron-rodgers-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-month-18397458 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724202520/https://www.packers.com/news/aaron-rodgers-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-month-18397458 |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=packers.com}}</ref>

Rodgers helped lead the Packers to a NFC North title and a playoff berth in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329001215/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/ |archive-date=March 29, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The Packers defeated the Giants in the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 38, New York Giants 13|Wild Card Round]]. Rodgers completed 25 of 40 passes for 364 yards and four touchdowns in the victory. They defeated the #1-seed Cowboys in the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 34, Dallas Cowboys 31|Divisional Round]]. With the game tied at 31 with only 18 seconds remaining with the ball on their own 32-yard line, Rodgers threw a 36-yard completion to tight end [[Jared Cook]] to put the Packers in Mason Crosby's field goal range. Crosby converted the 51-yard attempt as time expired to win the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Steele |first=David |date=January 15, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers-to-Jared-Cook joins list of legendary clutch NFL playoff catches |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/packers-aaron-rodgers-jared-cook-famous-clutch-catches-montana-clark-eli-manning-tyree-holmes-roethlisberger/ekckgvw6wftx1rbp6bl1kh0pg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415003703/http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/packers-aaron-rodgers-jared-cook-famous-clutch-catches-montana-clark-eli-manning-tyree-holmes-roethlisberger/ekckgvw6wftx1rbp6bl1kh0pg |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=Sporting News}}</ref> Overall, Rodgers completed 28 of 43 passes for 355 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – New York Giants at Green Bay Packers – January 8th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011073327/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080gnb.htm |archive-date=October 11, 2017 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – January 15th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701150dal.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115030639/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701150dal.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The Packers lost to the Falcons in the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#NFC Championship Game: Atlanta Falcons 44, Green Bay Packers 21|NFC Championship]] in the final game at the [[Georgia Dome]]. Rodgers completed 27 of his 45 passing attempts for 287 yards with three touchdowns and an interception in the losing effort.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons – January 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701220atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821003240/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701220atl.htm |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

In 2016, Rodgers finished with 401 completions and 610 attempts (both career highs), a 65.7% completion percentage, 4,428 passing yards, 40 touchdown passes, seven interceptions, a passer rating of 104.2, 369 rushing yards (career-high), and four rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115205043/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> With his 40 touchdown passes, he led the league in the statistic for the first time in his career<ref>{{Cite web |last=Borek |first=Jesse |date=January 1, 2017 |title=Packers' Aaron Rodgers leads NFL in TD passes |url=http://www.fanragsports.com/news/packers-aaron-rodgers-leads-nfl-td-passes/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104172003/http://www.fanragsports.com/news/packers-aaron-rodgers-leads-nfl-td-passes/ |archive-date=January 4, 2017 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=fanrangsports.com |publisher=Nafstrops Media, LLC}}</ref> and became one of only four quarterbacks to pass for at least 40 touchdowns in multiple seasons.<ref name="40td">{{Cite web |title=Most seasons with at least 40 passing touchdowns, career |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/6BiBx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201203056/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=6BiBx |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=January 5, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher=Sports Reference}}</ref> Rodgers also finished fourth in passing yards, completions, attempts, and passer rating.<ref name="2016leaderspfr">{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/leaders.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108041718/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/leaders.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher=Sports Reference}}</ref> Among quarterbacks, he finished third in rushing yards and fifth in rushing touchdowns.<ref name="2016qbrush">{{Cite web |title=2016 QB rushing leaders |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/698kQ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201203056/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=698kQ |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher=Sports Reference}}</ref> He was ranked sixth by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2017|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2017]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106081444/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 6, 2020 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2017====
{{see also|2017 Green Bay Packers season}}
In a Week 1 victory over the Seahawks, Rodgers had his 50th career game with at least 300 passing yards. He finished the game with 311, but his streak of 251 consecutive passes without an interception came to an end when defensive tackle [[Nazair Jones]] picked him off in the first quarter.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 10, 2017 |title=Rodgers, Packers' defense spark season-opener win over Seahawks |work=Fox Sports |agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/rodgers-packers-defense-spark-season-opener-win-over-seahawks-091017 |url-status=live |access-date=September 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912011719/http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/rodgers-packers-defense-spark-season-opener-win-over-seahawks-091017 |archive-date=September 12, 2017}}</ref> In a Week 2 loss of 34–23 to the Falcons, he had 343 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the first game in the new [[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]] in [[Atlanta]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons – September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008080102/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170atl.htm |archive-date=October 8, 2017 |access-date=October 13, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 5, down by 28–31 against the Cowboys with less than two minutes on the clock, Rodgers led a nine-play, 75-yard touchdown drive in the 35–31 victory, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Edward |date=October 11, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers, Earl Thomas among Players of Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-earl-thomas-among-players-of-week-0ap3000000859999 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504022932/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000859999/article/aaron-rodgers-earl-thomas-among-players-of-week |archive-date=May 4, 2019 |access-date=September 12, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref>

During Week 6 against the Vikings, Rodgers was taken off the field by his coaches and medical personnel after suffering a shoulder injury on a hit from [[Anthony Barr (American football)|Anthony Barr]]. Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that Rodgers suffered a fractured right collarbone.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=October 15, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers has broken collarbone, could miss season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21031654/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-taken-locker-room-shoulder-injury |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504114010/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21031654/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-taken-locker-room-shoulder-injury |archive-date=May 4, 2019 |access-date=October 15, 2017 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=October 15, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers suffers broken collarbone vs. Vikings |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-suffers-broken-collarbone-vs-vikings-0ap3000000861006 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015222153/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000861006/article/aaron-rodgers-suffers-broken-collarbone-vs-vikings |archive-date=October 15, 2017 |access-date=October 15, 2017 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> The next day, on October 16, it was announced that Rodgers would have surgery on his broken collarbone.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 16, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers will have surgery on broken collarbone |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-will-have-surgery-on-broken-collarbone-0ap3000000862438 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016214737/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000862438/article/aaron-rodgers-will-have-surgery-on-broken-collarbone |archive-date=October 16, 2017 |access-date=October 16, 2017 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> On October 19, he underwent surgery on his collarbone, and was officially placed on injured reserve the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers has surgery on collarbone |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-aaron-rodgers-has-surgery-on-collarbone-0ap3000000864021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020135141/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000864021/article/packers-aaron-rodgers-has-surgery-on-collarbone |archive-date=October 20, 2017 |access-date=October 19, 2017 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2017 |title=Packers place QB Rodgers on injured reserve |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-place-QB-Rodgers-on-injured-reserve-/308b28ab-79c3-44ef-bf18-dcd227671c7f |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021061030/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-place-QB-Rodgers-on-injured-reserve-/308b28ab-79c3-44ef-bf18-dcd227671c7f |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |access-date=October 20, 2017 |website=Packers.com}}</ref> A total of 13 screws were inserted to stabilize his collarbone.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=October 26, 2017 |title=Injury roundup: Rodgers has '13 screws' in collarbone |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/injuries-aaron-rodgers-has-13-screws-in-collarbone-0ap3000000867422 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026222152/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000867422/article/injury-roundup-rodgers-has-13-screws-in-collarbone |archive-date=October 26, 2017 |access-date=October 26, 2017 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=November 3, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers focusing on his health, not return date |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-focusing-on-his-health-not-return-date-0ap3000000871634 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104033909/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000871634/article/aaron-rodgers-focusing-on-his-health-not-return-date |archive-date=November 4, 2017 |access-date=November 3, 2017 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref>

Rodgers returned to practice on December 2, making him eligible to play in the upcoming Week 15 game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=December 2, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers returns to Packers practice Saturday |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-returns-to-packers-practice-saturday-0ap3000000885977 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202121449/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000885977/article/aaron-rodgers-returns-to-packers-practice-saturday |archive-date=December 2, 2019 |access-date=November 12, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> On December 12, it was announced that Rodgers was medically cleared by doctors and was set to start the next game against the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Edward |date=December 12, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers cleared to return, to start vs. Panthers |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000892340/article/aaron-rodgers-cleared-to-return-to-start-vs-panthers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109071351/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000892340/article/aaron-rodgers-cleared-to-return-to-start-vs-panthers |archive-date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=November 12, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> He was officially activated on December 16.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers activated from injured reserve |url=https://www.packers.com/news/aaron-rodgers-activated-from-injured-reserve-19992194 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413105005/https://www.packers.com/news/aaron-rodgers-activated-from-injured-reserve-19992194 |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=September 12, 2019 |website=Packers.com}}</ref> As planned, Rodgers returned in Week 15 against the Panthers, where he finished with 290 passing yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions as the Packers lost 24–31.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers – December 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712170car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101135719/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712170car.htm |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> However, on December 19, Rodgers was placed back on injured reserve after the Packers were eliminated from playoff contention.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=Packers place QB Aaron Rodgers on IR |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-place-QB-Aaron-Rodgers-on-IR/b3a2c6f3-a8e5-4c36-b88c-926568088a12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326030719/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-place-QB-Aaron-Rodgers-on-IR/b3a2c6f3-a8e5-4c36-b88c-926568088a12 |archive-date=March 26, 2018 |website=Packers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 19, 2017 |title=Packers place Aaron Rodgers back on injured reserve |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-place-aaron-rodgers-back-on-injured-reserve-0ap3000000895650 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920235723/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000895650/article/packers-place-aaron-rodgers-back-on-injured-reserve |archive-date=September 20, 2019 |access-date=September 12, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rapoport |first=Ian |date=December 17, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers' collarbone still not completely healed |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-collarbone-still-not-completely-healed-0ap3000000893627 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223065547/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000893627/article/aaron-rodgers-collarbone-still-not-completely-healed |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 23, 2017 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> He was ranked No. 10 by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2018|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104205316/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 4, 2020 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2018====
{{see also|2018 Green Bay Packers season}}
[[File:Rodgersthrowing2018redskins.jpg|thumb|upright=0.65|Rodgers throwing a pass in 2018]]
On August 29, 2018, Rodgers signed a four-year extension with the Packers worth $134&nbsp;million featuring a $57.5&nbsp;million signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Siegle |first=Evan |date=August 29, 2018 |title=Packers sign QB Aaron Rodgers to contract extension |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-qb-aaron-rodgers-to-contract-extension |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830044455/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-qb-aaron-rodgers-to-contract-extension |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=packers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=August 29, 2018 |title=Aaron Rodgers agrees to 4-year, $134M extension |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000952107/article/aaron-rodgers-agrees-to-4year-deal-with-over-100m-guarantees |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830005310/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000952107/article/aaron-rodgers-agrees-to-4year-deal-with-over-100m-guarantees |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref>

During ''[[NBC Sunday Night Football|Sunday Night Football]]'' against the Bears in Week 1, Rodgers left the game with a knee injury but returned in the third quarter. Down by 20 points, Rodgers finished with 286 passing yards and three touchdowns, leading the Packers rally to a 24–23 win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Rodgers helps Packers rally against Bears |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-rallies-packers-to-improbable-win-0ap3000000960283 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910164829/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000960283/article/aaron-rodgers-rallies-packers-to-improbable-win |archive-date=September 10, 2018 |access-date=September 10, 2018 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> Despite a nagging knee injury, Rodgers had at least 40 pass attempts in each of the next three games. In the last of these, he threw his first interception in 150 attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2018 |title=GAME RECAP: Bills fall on the road in Green Bay |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/game-recap-bills-fall-on-the-road-in-green-bay |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008214257/https://www.buffalobills.com/news/game-recap-bills-fall-on-the-road-in-green-bay |archive-date=October 8, 2018 |access-date=December 17, 2018 |website=buffalobills.com}}</ref> In Week 5, Rodgers passed for 442 yards (the second-best of his career) and three touchdowns, but also two fumbles, in a 31–23 loss to the Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Owczarski |first=Jim |date=October 7, 2018 |title=Packers doomed by slow start, Mason Crosby's misses in loss to Lions |url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/10/07/green-bay-packers-mason-crosby-detroit-lions/1560251002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109032148/https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/10/07/green-bay-packers-mason-crosby-detroit-lions/1560251002/ |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |access-date=December 17, 2018 |website=USA Today}}</ref> In the following game, a 33–30 victory over the 49ers, he had 425 passing yards and two passing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 16, 2018 |title=Bloodied Aaron Rodgers leads Packers and Crosby to redemption over 49ers |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/oct/15/green-bay-packers-san-francisco-49ers-monday-night-nfl-football |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030035759/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/oct/15/green-bay-packers-san-francisco-49ers-monday-night-nfl-football |archive-date=October 30, 2018 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=The Guardian |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

Following the bye-week, despite a continuing knee injury,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maske |first=Mark |date=October 16, 2018 |title=Aaron Rodgers's knee isn't quite right. But he's still good enough to carry the Packers |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/10/16/aaron-rodgerss-knee-isnt-quite-right-hes-still-good-enough-carry-packers/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207093807/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/10/16/aaron-rodgerss-knee-isnt-quite-right-hes-still-good-enough-carry-packers/ |archive-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref> Rodgers had his third consecutive week with a 100+ quarterback rating,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2018 Game Log (Games 5, 6, and 8) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2018/#154-156-sum:stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231012655/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2018/#154-156-sum:stats |archive-date=December 31, 2019 |access-date=December 5, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> which included 286 yards passing, no interceptions, and a go-ahead 40-yard touchdown pass to [[Marquez Valdes-Scantling]] in a 29–27 loss to the [[Los Angeles Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beacham |first=Greg |date=October 29, 2018 |title=Late fumble keeps Rams unbeaten with 29–27 win over Packers |url=https://www.apnews.com/3c6141c93b1c4a70bd6de9c36e33b87e |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217202249/https://www.apnews.com/3c6141c93b1c4a70bd6de9c36e33b87e |archive-date=December 17, 2018 |access-date=December 17, 2018 |website=AP News}}</ref>

In Week 14, against the Falcons, Rodgers set an NFL record by converting his 359th consecutive pass without an interception, breaking Tom Brady's previous record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=December 9, 2018 |title=No picks for Packer: Rodgers sets no-INT mark |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25491996 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210123157/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25491996 |archive-date=December 10, 2018 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> In Week 15, against the Chicago Bears, Rodgers threw for 274 yards and an interception in a 24–17 loss. Rodgers' record streak without an interception ended with 402 pass attempts after he was intercepted by free safety [[Eddie Jackson (safety)|Eddie Jackson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Jay |date=December 16, 2018 |title=Rodgers throws interception as Packers lose 24–17 to Bears |url=https://apnews.com/5aa44dd55ab7415e8aded9d5323f8081 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217145036/https://apnews.com/5aa44dd55ab7415e8aded9d5323f8081 |archive-date=December 17, 2018 |access-date=December 17, 2018 |website=AP News}}</ref> During Week 16 against the Jets, Rodgers finished with 442 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns. Trailing at one point by 15 points, Rodgers and the Packers won 44–38 in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2018 |title=Rodgers leads Packers to wild 44–38 overtime win over Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030870 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101002910/http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030870 |archive-date=January 1, 2019 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He matched his own feat of achieving at least 400 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns in a single game. The only other time in NFL history that occurred was when Rodgers accomplished it in 2011 against the Denver Broncos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruse |first=Zach |date=December 24, 2018 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers matches his own rare feat vs. Jets |url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/23/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-matches-his-own-rare-feat-vs-jets/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123071358/https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/23/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-matches-his-own-rare-feat-vs-jets/ |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Packers Wire}}</ref>

On December 18, 2018, Rodgers was named to his seventh Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2018 |title=NFL reveals rosters for 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-reveals-rosters-for-2019-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000001001792 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108220211/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001001792/article/nfl-reveals-rosters-for-2019-pro-bowl-in-orlando |archive-date=January 8, 2019 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> He declined the appearance due to injury and was replaced by [[Russell Wilson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fentress |first=Aaron |date=January 9, 2019 |title=Russell Wilson replaces Aaron Rodgers on NFC Pro Bowl team |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/seattle-seahawks/russell-wilson-replaces-aaron-rodgers-nfc-pro-bowl-team |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626144630/https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/seattle-seahawks/russell-wilson-replaces-aaron-rodgers-nfc-pro-bowl-team |archive-date=June 26, 2019 |access-date=June 26, 2019 |website=NBC Sports Northwest}}</ref>

In the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions, Rodgers suffered a concussion early in the game and would not return.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=December 30, 2018 |title=Aaron Rodgers suffers concussion in Packers' regular season finale |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25647630/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-suffers-concussion-season-finale |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101005826/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25647630/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-suffers-concussion-season-finale |archive-date=January 1, 2019 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> He was then sent to the hospital to test for concussion symptoms.<ref name="2018conc">{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Brian |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Aaron Rodgers sent to hospital after suffering concussion |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/Article/Aaron-Rodgers-hospital-concussion--127086758/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427185549/https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/Article/Aaron-Rodgers-hospital-concussion--127086758/ |archive-date=April 27, 2022 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=247 SPORTS}}</ref> Because the Packers had already been eliminated from playoff contention, Rodgers answered questions about whether he should be playing, for fear of injury, by saying: "That's just not the way I lead, and I'm super-competitive, and I want to be out there with the guys and I look forward to being out there."<ref name="2018conc" /> Rodgers was later spotted at the Packers' facility after the game.<ref name="2018conc" />

Rodgers finished the season with 372 completions, 597 attempts, 4,442 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, two interceptions and a passer rating of 97.6.<ref name="nfl.comARstats">{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers: Career Stats at NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/aaronrodgers/2506363/careerstats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022005525/http://www.nfl.com/player/aaronrodgers/2506363/careerstats |archive-date=October 22, 2019 |access-date=October 21, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> His touchdown to interception ratio of 25:2 (12.5) ranks third best all-time (min. 300 attempts).<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Single Season Leaders – Passing Touchdown/Interception Ratio |url=https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/season-passing-tdintratio |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102143026/https://www.footballdb.com/leaders/season-passing-tdintratio |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=footballdb.com |publisher=The Football Database, LLC}}</ref> In addition to setting the record for consecutive passes without an interception during the season, Rodgers set NFL records for interception percentage for a season, with only 0.335% of his passes being intercepted, and for the amount of thrown away passes.<ref name="passintpfr">{{Cite web |title=NFL Pass Interception % Single-Season Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_int_perc_single_season.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102050903/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_int_perc_single_season.htm |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=December 3, 2018 |title=Aaron Rodgers avoids interceptions by throwing the ball away at a record rate |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/03/aaron-rodgers-avoids-interceptions-by-throwing-the-ball-away-at-a-record-pace/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807024232/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/03/aaron-rodgers-avoids-interceptions-by-throwing-the-ball-away-at-a-record-pace/ |archive-date=August 7, 2019 |access-date=November 12, 2019 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref> He was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2019|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112140727/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 12, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2019====
{{see also|2019 Green Bay Packers season}}
[[File:Aaron Rodgers 2019.jpg|thumb|right|Rodgers in a game against the [[Washington Redskins]] ]]
Rodgers started the 2019 season with a new head coach in [[Matt LaFleur]] following the departure of Mike McCarthy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilde |first=Jason |date=September 17, 2019 |title=Believing offensive success is 'close,' Matt LaFleur and Aaron Rodgers focus on making more plays |url=https://madison.com/sports/football/professional/believing-offensive-success-is-close-matt-lafleur-and-aaron-rodgers/article_92ab9fd1-9359-5f47-9637-6218311ccf71.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927192039/https://madison.com/sports/football/professional/believing-offensive-success-is-close-matt-lafleur-and-aaron-rodgers/article_92ab9fd1-9359-5f47-9637-6218311ccf71.html |archive-date=September 27, 2019 |access-date=September 27, 2019 |website=madison.com}}</ref> The Packers offense relied less on Rodgers' trademark passes and more on heavy formations and play-action throws to take advantage of running back [[Aaron Jones (running back)|Aaron Jones]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mays |first=Robert |date=January 17, 2020 |title=The Incalculable Legacy of Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.theringer.com/nfl-playoffs/2020/1/17/21070530/aaron-rodgers-packers-legacy-nfl-playoffs-nfc-championship |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200409091343/https://www.theringer.com/nfl-playoffs/2020/1/17/21070530/aaron-rodgers-packers-legacy-nfl-playoffs-nfc-championship |archive-date=April 9, 2020 |access-date=April 7, 2020 |website=The Ringer |language=en}}</ref>

Rodgers helped lead the Packers to a 3–0 start with victories over the Bears, Vikings, and Broncos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilner |first=Barry |date=September 6, 2019 |title=Packers' D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10–3 in opener |url=https://apnews.com/43a27f2d0f694da5a8f98e2d36be000b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927192201/https://apnews.com/43a27f2d0f694da5a8f98e2d36be000b |archive-date=September 27, 2019 |access-date=September 27, 2019 |website=AP News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Packers ride Rodgers' hot start to 21–16 win over Vikings |url=https://www.wbay.com/content/news/Packers-ride-Rodgers-hot-start-to-21-16-win-over-Vikings-560426511.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927192237/https://www.wbay.com/content/news/Packers-ride-Rodgers-hot-start-to-21-16-win-over-Vikings-560426511.html |archive-date=September 27, 2019 |access-date=September 27, 2019 |publisher=WBAY |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Keith |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Packers remain unbeaten with 27–16 win over Broncos |url=https://apnews.com/ed0f6c4f9afe4671a498e34487372f55 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927193720/https://apnews.com/ed0f6c4f9afe4671a498e34487372f55 |archive-date=September 27, 2019 |access-date=September 27, 2019 |website=AP News}}</ref> In Week 4, against the Eagles on ''Thursday Night Football'', he had 422 passing yards and two passing touchdowns, but also threw the game-ending interception as the Packers were handed their first loss of the season by a score of 34–27.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2019 |title=Eagles pick off Aaron Rodgers' late pass to beat Packers |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2019-09-26/eagles-pick-off-aaron-rodgers-late-pass-to-beat-packers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927063930/https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2019-09-26/eagles-pick-off-aaron-rodgers-late-pass-to-beat-packers |archive-date=September 27, 2019 |access-date=September 27, 2019 |website=Los Angeles Times |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 7, against the Raiders, Rodgers posted his first-ever game with a [[perfect passer rating]] of 158.3, the first quarterback in team history to do so.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joseph |first=Andrew |date=October 20, 2019 |title=The Packers players were so pumped to find out Aaron Rodgers had a perfect passer rating |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/10/aaron-rodgers-packers-locker-room-perfect-passer-rating-video |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021004107/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/10/aaron-rodgers-packers-locker-room-perfect-passer-rating-video |archive-date=October 21, 2019 |access-date=October 20, 2019 |website=USA Today}}</ref> He completed 25-of-31 passes for 429 yards and five touchdowns in the 42–24 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruse |first=Zach |date=October 20, 2019 |title=Perfection: Aaron Rodgers finishes with perfect passer rating vs. Raiders |url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/20/perfection-aaron-rodgers-finishes-with-perfect-passer-rating-vs-raiders/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020214833/https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/20/perfection-aaron-rodgers-finishes-with-perfect-passer-rating-vs-raiders/ |archive-date=October 20, 2019 |access-date=October 20, 2019 |website=PackersWire}}</ref> He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=October 23, 2019 |title=Aaron Rodgers, Jacoby Brissett among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-jacoby-brissett-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000001068643 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023124430/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001068643/article/aaron-rodgers-jacoby-brissett-among-players-of-the-week |archive-date=October 23, 2019 |access-date=October 23, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> In Week 17, against the Lions, Rodgers helped lead the team to a 23–20 comeback win. As a result of the victory, the Packers secured a first round bye in the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Packers barely beat Lions 23–20 to earn first-round bye |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127983 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415135127/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127983 |archive-date=April 15, 2022 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Rodgers finished the 2019 season with 4,002 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and four interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231012649/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=December 31, 2019 |access-date=December 31, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 28, Seattle Seahawks 23|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs against the Seahawks, Rodgers completed 16 passes on 27 attempts and threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns during the 28–23 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2020 |title=Packers hold off Seahawks 28–23 to reach NFC title game |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131042 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417042143/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131042 |archive-date=April 17, 2020 |access-date=January 13, 2020 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC Championship Game: San Francisco 49ers 37, Green Bay Packers 20|NFC Championship Game]] against the 49ers, Rodgers completed 31 passes on 39 attempts and threw for 326 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions, including one to [[Richard Sherman (American football)|Richard Sherman]] in the final two minutes of the game as the Packers lost 37–20.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagner-McGough |first=Sean |date=January 19, 2020 |title=Packers suffer system-wide failure in ugly NFC Championship loss as clock ticks on the Aaron Rodgers era |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-suffer-system-wide-failure-in-ugly-nfc-championship-loss-as-clock-ticks-on-the-aaron-rodgers-era/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121163627/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-suffer-system-wide-failure-in-ugly-nfc-championship-loss-as-clock-ticks-on-the-aaron-rodgers-era/ |archive-date=January 21, 2020 |access-date=January 20, 2020 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> The loss marked Rodgers' third consecutive NFC Championship loss (a streak that would extend to four the following season).<ref name="Clunker">{{Cite web |last=Reischel |first=Rob |date=January 19, 2020 |title=Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers Has Another NFC Championship Game Clunker |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robreischel/2020/01/19/green-bay-packers-quarterback-aaron-rodgers-has-another-nfc-championship-game-clunker/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200120124354/https://www.forbes.com/sites/robreischel/2020/01/19/green-bay-packers-quarterback-aaron-rodgers-has-another-nfc-championship-game-clunker/ |archive-date=January 20, 2020 |access-date=January 22, 2020 |website=Forbes}}</ref> He was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2020|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2020]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115200015/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2020: Third MVP====
{{see also|2020 Green Bay Packers season}}

Prior to a Week 5 bye, Rodgers helped lead the Packers to a four-game winning streak to start the 2020 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2020 |title=Packers head into their Week 5 bye |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-head-into-their-week-5-bye |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115190601/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-head-into-their-week-5-bye |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=packers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> That winning streak would end in Week 6 against the Buccaneers, in which Rodgers threw for 160 yards and two interceptions, including a pick-six (the third of his professional career), during the 38–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – October 18th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010180tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019130703/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010180tam.htm |archive-date=October 19, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> After a 3–2 stretch for the team, Rodgers threw for 211 yards and four touchdowns in a 41–25 victory over the Bears in Week 12. During the game, he became the 11th player in NFL history to eclipse 50,000 career passing yards, achieving the milestone on a 39-yard touchdown pass to [[tight end]] [[Robert Tonyan]] midway through the third quarter.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Huber |first=Bill |date=November 29, 2020 |title=Rodgers Makes History with 50,000-Yard Milestone |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/gameday/rodgers-makes-history-with-50000-yard-milestone |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130035319/https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/gameday/rodgers-makes-history-with-50000-yard-milestone |archive-date=November 30, 2020 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> In Week 13 against the Eagles, Rodgers threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns during the 30–16 win. Rodgers' third touchdown pass of the game was to [[wide receiver]] [[Davante Adams]] and it was his 400th career touchdown pass.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers – December 6th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125163729/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060gnb.htm |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Rodgers was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 13.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 9, 2020 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Bills QB Josh Allen lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-aaron-rodgers-josh-allen-kyle-van-noy-leonard-williams |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209165050/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-aaron-rodgers-josh-allen-kyle-van-noy-leonard-williams |archive-date=December 9, 2020 |access-date=December 10, 2020 |publisher=National Football League |language=en-US}}</ref> On December 21, 2020, he was selected for the [[2021 Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2020 |title=NFL reveals complete AFC, NFC rosters for 2021 Pro Bowl |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-reveals-complete-afc-nfc-rosters-for-2021-pro-bowl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222000525/https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-reveals-complete-afc-nfc-rosters-for-2021-pro-bowl |archive-date=December 22, 2020 |access-date=December 21, 2020 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> Rodgers was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for his performance in December after passing for 15 touchdowns and one interception in five victories for the Packers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=January 7, 2021 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Bills QB Josh Allen among Players of the Month |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-bills-qb-josh-allen-among-players-of-the-month |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210107133506/https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-bills-qb-josh-allen-among-players-of-the-month |archive-date=January 7, 2021 |access-date=January 7, 2021 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> 
Overall, Rodgers finished the 2020 regular season with 4,299 passing yards, 48 passing touchdowns, and five interceptions. His passing touchdowns total set a new franchise record.<ref name="single" /> He had seven total games with four passing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109144744/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2020/ |archive-date=January 9, 2021 |access-date=January 7, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He led the league in numerous statistical categories, including completion percentage, touchdown passes, and passer rating.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruse |first=Zach |date=January 4, 2021 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers led NFL in all these statistical categories in 2020 |url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/04/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-led-nfl-in-all-these-statistical-categories-in-2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104150141/https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/04/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-led-nfl-in-all-these-statistical-categories-in-2020/ |archive-date=January 4, 2021 |access-date=January 7, 2021 |website=Packers Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> On January 8, 2021, he made the [[2020 All-Pro Team]] first-team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2021 |title=2020 NFL All-Pro Team Roster |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-new-york-kansas-david-bakhtiari-myles-garrett-1596423dbed4c2137b4a6e24281faad6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108171953/https://apnews.com/article/nfl-new-york-kansas-david-bakhtiari-myles-garrett-1596423dbed4c2137b4a6e24281faad6 |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |work=Associated Press News}}</ref> The [[Pro Football Writers of America]] named him the NFL MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Werner |first=Barry |date=January 21, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers earns PFWA NFL MVP honors |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-earns-pfwa-nfl-191724769.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131171403/https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-earns-pfwa-nfl-191724769.html |archive-date=January 31, 2021 |access-date=January 24, 2021 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref>

The Packers finished with a 13–3 record, won the NFC North, and earned a first-round bye for the NFC playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115190600/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/index.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2020–21 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 32, Los Angeles Rams 18|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs against the Rams, Rodgers threw for 296 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for another touchdown during the 32–18 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers – January 16th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101160gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118220025/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101160gnb.htm |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2020–21 NFL playoffs#NFC: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Green Bay Packers 26|NFC Championship]] against the Buccaneers, Rodgers threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns, but also threw an interception and was sacked five times while being constantly pressured during the 31–26 loss.<ref name="mcatee_01242021">{{Cite news |last=McAtee |first=Riley |date=January 24, 2021 |title=The Packers' Championship-Game Curse Continues. Will It Cost Them Aaron Rodgers? |work=The Ringer |url=https://www.theringer.com/nfl-playoffs/2021/1/24/22247784/packers-lose-nfc-championship-aaron-rodgers-future-questions |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125040540/https://www.theringer.com/nfl-playoffs/2021/1/24/22247784/packers-lose-nfc-championship-aaron-rodgers-future-questions |archive-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Hoffman |first=Benjamin |date=January 24, 2021 |title=What We Learned From the N.F.L.'s Conference Championships |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/24/sports/football/nfl-super-bowl-chiefs-buccaneers.html |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125041821/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/24/sports/football/nfl-super-bowl-chiefs-buccaneers.html |archive-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref><ref name="demovsky_01242021">{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=January 24, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers uncertain about future with Green Bay Packers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30773237/aaron-rodgers-uncertain-future-green-bay-packers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125195535/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30773237/aaron-rodgers-uncertain-future-green-bay-packers |archive-date=January 25, 2021 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Rodgers fell to 1–4 in conference championship games, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to lose four in a row.<ref name=mcatee_01242021/><ref name=demovsky_01242021/><ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers – January 24th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101240gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129001224/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101240gnb.htm |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |access-date=January 31, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> After the season, he won the [[Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award|AP Most Valuable Player Award]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=February 6, 2021 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers named 2020 AP NFL Most Valuable Player |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-named-2020-ap-nfl-most-valuable-player |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207034518/https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-named-2020-ap-nfl-most-valuable-player |archive-date=February 7, 2021 |access-date=February 6, 2021 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> as well as the [[FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week#FedEx Air & Ground NFL Player of the Year winners|FedEx Air Player of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year |url=https://www.nfl.com/voting/air-and-ground/player-of-the-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125192004/https://www.nfl.com/voting/air-and-ground/player-of-the-year |archive-date=January 25, 2021 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> He was ranked 3rd by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2021|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2021]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115200023/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2021: Fourth MVP====
{{see also|2021 Green Bay Packers season}}
[[File:Aaron Rodgers Packers OCT2021 (cropped).jpg|upright=0.7|thumb|right|Rodgers in 2021]]
Rodgers' 2021 season had a rough start, as he completed 15 of 28 passes for 133 yards and two interceptions as Green Bay lost 38–3 to the Saints at [[TIAA Bank Field]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |date=September 12, 2021 |title=Packers bench Aaron Rodgers for Jordan Love as Jameis Winston torches Green Bay in Week 1 |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-bench-aaron-rodgers-for-jordan-love-as-jameis-winston-torches-green-bay-in-week-1/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210913012242/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-bench-aaron-rodgers-for-jordan-love-as-jameis-winston-torches-green-bay-in-week-1/ |archive-date=September 13, 2021 |access-date=September 13, 2021 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}</ref> He was pulled in the fourth quarter for [[Jordan Love]] as his chance of a comeback was all but eliminated.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Polacek |first=Scott |date=September 12, 2021 |title=Packers' Aaron Rodgers Pulled for Jordan Love amid Blowout by Jameis Winston, Saints |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10012272-packers-aaron-rodgers-pulled-for-jordan-love-amid-blowout-by-jameis-winston-saints |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021021121/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10012272-packers-aaron-rodgers-pulled-for-jordan-love-amid-blowout-by-jameis-winston-saints |archive-date=October 21, 2021 |access-date=October 21, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> However, Rodgers and the Packers recovered, going on a seven-game winning streak following the loss to New Orleans.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Hodkiewicz |first1=Wes |last2=Spofford |first2=Mike |date=October 28, 2021 |title=Late interception wins it for Packers, 24–21 over Cardinals |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-cardinals-in-game-updates-week-8-2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030160810/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-cardinals-in-game-updates-week-8-2021 |archive-date=October 30, 2021 |access-date=October 30, 2021 |website=packers.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Following a positive test for [[COVID-19]], Rodgers was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list on November 3.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2021 |title=Packers place QB Aaron Rodgers on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-place-qb-aaron-rodgers-on-reserve-covid-19-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107032353/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-place-qb-aaron-rodgers-on-reserve-covid-19-list |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=Packers.com}}</ref> He missed 10 days per the league's COVID-19 policies for unvaccinated players, including a game against the Chiefs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=November 3, 2021 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers tests positive for COVID-19, will not play in Week 9 versus Chiefs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-tests-positive-for-covid-19-will-not-play-in-week-9-ver |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103152721/https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-tests-positive-for-covid-19-will-not-play-in-week-9-ver |archive-date=November 3, 2021 |access-date=November 3, 2021 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> Despite answering "Yeah, I'm immunized" when asked during the preseason if he had been vaccinated against COVID-19, he had not actually received a vaccination. Instead, he had received [[homeopathic treatment]] from his personal doctor. While unvaccinated, he committed multiple violations of NFL COVID-19 protocols for unvaccinated players, including attending parties with teammates while not using [[Personal protective equipment|PPE]] and appearing unmasked at multiple postgame press conferences.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jenkins |first=Sally |date=November 4, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers is entitled to stay unvaccinated. He's not entitled to lie about it |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/04/nfl-aaron-rodgers-vaccine/ |url-status=live |access-date=November 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105053620/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/04/nfl-aaron-rodgers-vaccine/ |archive-date=November 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=November 3, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers Out After Positive Coronavirus Test |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/03/sports/football/aaron-rodgers-covid-vaccinated-packers.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105230713/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/03/sports/football/aaron-rodgers-covid-vaccinated-packers.html |archive-date=November 5, 2021 |access-date=November 6, 2021 |website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Maske |first=Mark |date=November 3, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers tests positive for coronavirus, is considered unvaccinated under NFL rules |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/03/aaron-rodgers-coronavirus/ |url-status=live |access-date=November 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103182339/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/03/aaron-rodgers-coronavirus/ |archive-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Paras">{{Cite web |last=Paras |first=Matthew |date=November 8, 2021 |title=State Farm backs Rodgers despite vaccine controversy |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/nov/8/state-farm-backs-aaron-rodgers-despite-vaccine-con/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110054603/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/nov/8/state-farm-backs-aaron-rodgers-despite-vaccine-con/ |archive-date=November 10, 2021 |access-date=November 10, 2021 |website=The Washington Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=November 6, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers consulted with Joe Rogan, has taken Ivermectin |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/11/05/aaron-rodgers-consulted-with-joe-rogan-has-taken-ivermectin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110054606/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/11/05/aaron-rodgers-consulted-with-joe-rogan-has-taken-ivermectin/ |archive-date=November 10, 2021 |access-date=November 10, 2021 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref> After a review, he was fined $14,650 for violations of the agreed protocols and his team was fined $300,000.<ref name="demosky1">{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=November 10, 2021 |title=Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard fined for COVID-19 protocol violations, source says |url=https://www.espn.com.au/nfl/story/_/id/32593729/green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers-allen-lazard-fined-covid-19-protocol-violations-source-says |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417022230/https://www.espn.com.au/nfl/story/_/id/32593729/green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers-allen-lazard-fined-covid-19-protocol-violations-source-says |archive-date=April 17, 2022 |access-date=January 23, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref><ref name="gordon1">{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 9, 2021 |title=Packers fined $300K, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard fined $14K for violation of COVID protocols |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-fined-300k-aaron-rodgers-allen-lazard-fined-14k-for-violation-of-covid-p |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415084129/https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-fined-300k-aaron-rodgers-allen-lazard-fined-14k-for-violation-of-covid-p |archive-date=April 15, 2022 |access-date=January 23, 2022 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref>

Rodgers was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list on November 13, and returned to play the next day against the Seahawks, a game the Packers won 17–0.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2021 |title=Packers activate QB Aaron Rodgers off reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-activate-qb-aaron-rodgers-off-reserve-covid-19-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113210134/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-activate-qb-aaron-rodgers-off-reserve-covid-19-list |archive-date=November 13, 2021 |access-date=November 13, 2021 |website=Packers.com}}</ref> In Week 15, Rodgers threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns in a 31–30 win over the Ravens, which clinched the NFC North title for the Packers for a third consecutive season and earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 22, 2021 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Chiefs TE Travis Kelce lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-15-aaron-rodgers-travis-kelce |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113012121/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-15-aaron-rodgers-travis-kelce |archive-date=January 13, 2022 |access-date=January 17, 2022 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> On December 23, 2021, Rodgers was named to his tenth [[2022 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2021 |title=2022 NFL Pro Bowl rosters for AFC, NFC: Bucs' Tom Brady gets record 15th selection |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32918868/2022-nfl-pro-bowl-rosters-afc-nfc-bucs-tom-brady-gets-record-15th-selection |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211228200849/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32918868/2022-nfl-pro-bowl-rosters-afc-nfc-bucs-tom-brady-gets-record-15th-selection |archive-date=December 28, 2021 |access-date=December 24, 2021 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

In a Week 16 victory over the Browns, Rodgers threw his 443rd career touchdown pass, passing Brett Favre for the most all-time career touchdown passes in Packers history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=December 25, 2021 |title=Rodgers tops Favre's Pack record for TD passes |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32936652/aaron-rodgers-surpasses-brett-favre-443rd-touchdown-pass-green-bay-packers-career |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227221346/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32936652/aaron-rodgers-surpasses-brett-favre-443rd-touchdown-pass-green-bay-packers-career |archive-date=December 27, 2021 |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en}}</ref> For his play in the month of December, Rodgers earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month honors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hodkiewicz |first=Wes |date=December 30, 2021 |title=For 10th time, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers named NFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=https://www.packers.com/news/for-10th-time-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-month |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104191144/https://www.packers.com/news/for-10th-time-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-month#:~:text=GREEN%2520BAY%2520%25E2%2580%2593%2520Following%2520a%2520dominant,10th%2520time%2520in%2520his%2520career |archive-date=January 4, 2022 |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=Packers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He finished the 2021 season with 4,115 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and four interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 14, 2022, Rodgers earned his fourth career [[2021 All-Pro Team|First-team All-Pro]] selection.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hodkiewicz |first=Wes |date=January 14, 2022 |title=Three Packers players named first-team All-Pro |url=https://www.packers.com/news/three-packers-players-named-first-team-all-pro-2021-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116105423/https://www.packers.com/news/three-packers-players-named-first-team-all-pro-2021-season |archive-date=January 16, 2022 |access-date=January 14, 2022 |website=packers.com}}</ref>

In the [[2021–22 NFL playoffs#NFC: San Francisco 49ers 13, Green Bay Packers 10|Divisional Round]] against the 49ers, Rodgers threw for 225 yards, but a poor performance by the special teams unit haunted the Packers, losing 13–10. It was Rodgers' fourth loss in as many games to the 49ers in the postseason and Rodgers' second home divisional loss.<ref name="Graziano" /> After the season, Rodgers won the [[Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award|AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award]] for the second consecutive season and the fourth time overall.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=February 10, 2022 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers named 2021 AP NFL MVP |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-named-2021-ap-nfl-mvp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425153314/https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-named-2021-ap-nfl-mvp |archive-date=April 25, 2022 |access-date=February 11, 2022 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> Rodgers became the fifth player to win consecutive MVPs and first since Peyton Manning between 2008 and 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sutelan |first=Edward |date=February 10, 2022 |title=NFL MVP back-to-back winners: Aaron Rodgers set to join rare company in NFL history |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mvp-back-to-back-winners-aaron-rodgers/ffpfof1amipb6lpuwenfvgiv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413074439/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mvp-back-to-back-winners-aaron-rodgers/ffpfof1amipb6lpuwenfvgiv |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=February 20, 2022 |website=sportingnews.com |language=en}}</ref> Rodgers joined Manning as the only players in NFL history to win at least four MVPs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spofford |first=Mike |date=February 10, 2022 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins fourth NFL MVP award |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-wins-fourth-nfl-mvp-award |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=packers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was ranked third by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2022|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2022]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2022-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2022====
{{see also|2022 Green Bay Packers season}}
[[File:Aaron Rodgers Packers vs Commanders OCT2022.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.7|Rodgers playing against the [[Washington Commanders]] in 2022]]
On March 8, Rodgers confirmed that he would return and play for the Packers for the 2022 season after speculations that Rodgers could retire or demand a trade to another team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=March 8, 2021 |title=QB Aaron Rodgers returning to play for Green Bay Packers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33453495/qb-aaron-rodgers-returning-play-green-bay-packers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411070329/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33453495/qb-aaron-rodgers-returning-play-green-bay-packers |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |access-date=March 9, 2021 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> There were reports that Rodgers and the Packers had agreed to terms on a 4-year, $200&nbsp;million contract extension that would have made him the highest-paid player in NFL history, but Rodgers denied those reports on Twitter, stating that the numbers on the proposed contract were inaccurate, and that he had yet to sign such a contract. He did confirm, however, that he would return to play his 18th NFL season with the Packers.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1501282463632568322 |user=AaronRodgers12 |title=Hey everyone, just wanted to clear some things up; YES I will be playing with the @packers next year, however, reports about me signing a contract are inaccurate, as are the supposed terms of the contract I 'signed'. |date=March 8, 2022 |first=Aaron |last=Rodgers}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 15, 2022 |title=Packers sign QB Aaron Rodgers to contract extension |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-qb-aaron-rodgers-to-contract-extension-march-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404205504/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-qb-aaron-rodgers-to-contract-extension-march-2022 |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |access-date=April 27, 2022 |website=Packers.com}}</ref>

On March 16, he officially signed his contract extension. The final terms of the contract was a 3-year contract (which replaced the final year of his existing contract) worth $150.8&nbsp;million, with $101.5&nbsp;million guaranteed. The new contract made him the highest paid player in North American sports history on an annual basis, surpassing the NBA's [[Damian Lillard]]'s $49&nbsp;million per annum contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roscher |first=Liz |date=March 15, 2022 |title=Aaron Rodgers' Packers contract is reportedly official, and the numbers are staggering |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-aaron-rodgers-packers-contract-is-reportedly-official-and-the-numbers-are-staggering-135246201.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427025539/https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-aaron-rodgers-packers-contract-is-reportedly-official-and-the-numbers-are-staggering-135246201.html |archive-date=April 27, 2022 |access-date=March 17, 2022 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

In the season opener against the Vikings, Rodgers threw for 195 yards and an interception in the 23–7 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=September 12, 2022 |title=Following loss to Minnesota Vikings, QB Aaron Rodgers says Green Bay Packers 'hurting ourselves' with 'too many mental mistakes' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34575984/following-loss-minnesota-vikings-qb-aaron-rodgers-says-green-bay-packers-hurting-ourselves-too-many-mental-mistakes |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edholm |first=Eric |date=September 11, 2022 |title=Aaron Rodgers on Packers loss: 'We hurt ourselves many times, myself included' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-on-packers-loss-we-hurt-ourselves-many-times-myself-included |access-date=September 12, 2022 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> In Week 4 against the Patriots, Rodgers threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw his fourth career pick-six to [[Jack Jones (American football)|Jack Jones]] in the 27–24 overtime win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 3, 2022 |title=Aaron Rodgers on Packers' OT win over Patriots: 'This way of winning, I don't think, is sustainable' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-packers-patriots-this-way-of-winning-not-sustainable |access-date=October 13, 2022 |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> In Week 5 at [[London]], Rodgers threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns in an upset loss against the Giants.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Larrison |first=Ryan |date=October 9, 2022 |title=Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdowns in a loss at London |url=https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/aaron-rodgers-throws-two-touchdowns-during-loss-in-london/1079701 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=rotoballer.com}}</ref> In Week 8 against the [[Buffalo Bills]] on [[NBC Sunday Night Football|Sunday Night Football]], Rodgers threw for 203 yards, two touchdowns and one interception as the Packers lost their fourth consecutive game in the 27–17 defeat.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 31, 2022 |title=Aaron Rodgers on the Packers' 3–5 start |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-packers-3-5-start-nobody-feels-sorry-for-us-bills |access-date=November 5, 2022 |publisher=National Football League |language=en-US}}</ref> The next week against the Lions, Rodgers threw for 291 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions in the 15–9 loss. It was the first time since Week 15 of the [[2017 Green Bay Packers season|2017 season]] that Rodgers threw three interceptions in a game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 6, 2022 |title=Aaron Rodgers throws 3 INTs, lets Lions beat Packers 15–9 |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-throws-3-ints-lets-lions-beat-packers-15-9/ |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Rodgers bounced back the following week against the Cowboys, completing 14-of-20 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns in 31–28 overtime victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bubel |first=Jennifer |date=November 13, 2022 |title=Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers: Stats, Scores, Highlights |url=https://en.as.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-vs-green-bay-packers-live-online-stats-scores-and-highlights-nfl-week-10-n/ |access-date=November 15, 2022 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2022 |title=Rodgers rallies Packers past McCarthy's Cowboys 31-28 in OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437131 |access-date=November 15, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en-us |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Following a Week 11 loss to the Titans, Rodgers confirmed he has been playing with a broken thumb on his throwing hand he suffered in Week 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=November 23, 2022 |title=Aaron Rodgers says he's been playing with a broken thumb |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/11/23/aaron-rodgers-says-hes-been-playing-with-a-broken-thumb/ |access-date=December 2, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Scott |date=November 23, 2022 |title=Packers' Aaron Rodgers admits playing through broken thumb since Week 5 |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/packers-aaron-rodgers-admits-playing-through-broken-thumb-since-week-5 |access-date=November 24, 2022 |publisher=Fox News}}</ref> A Week 12 loss to the Eagles left the Packers with a 4–8 record, but the team rallied off four consecutive wins to get to 8–8 before the regular season finale.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers 2022 Games and Schedule |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2022/gamelog/ |access-date=January 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Packers finished with an 8–9 record and missed the postseason following a Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions in a win-and-in scenario for Green Bay.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/index.htm |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2023 |title=How the Lions beat the Packers: Detroit eliminates rival Green Bay from playoff contention, Seahawks clinch final spot |url=https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/lions-packers-playoff-picture-seeding/Vj6r382oO6N1/ |access-date=January 20, 2023 |website=The Athletic |language=en}}</ref> Rodgers finished the 2022 season with 3,695 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, which marked the most for Rodgers in a single season since 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruse |first=Zach |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Aaron Rodgers throws interception on final pass of disappointing 2022 season |url=https://news.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-throws-interception-final-144926791.html |access-date=January 19, 2023 |publisher=Yahoo! News |language=en-US}}</ref> He was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2023|''NFL Top 100'' Players of 2023]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2023-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 20, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===New York Jets===
====2023: Achilles injury====
{{see also|2023 New York Jets season}}
[[File:Rodgers vs Bills 2.jpg|thumb|right|Rodgers (white, #8) takes a snap against the Bills.]]
On April 26, 2023, Rodgers was traded to the Jets, along with the Packers' first and fifth-round selections in the [[2023 NFL draft]], in exchange for the Jets' first, second (via [[Cleveland Browns|Cleveland]]) and sixth-round selections in the 2023 draft and a conditional second-round selection (which would have converted to a first if Rodgers played 65% of the offensive snaps in 2023, but it did not happen) in the [[2024 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=April 26, 2023 |title=OFFICIAL Jets Acquire QB Aaron Rodgers From Green Bay Packers |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-acquire-qb-aaron-rodgers-from-green-bay-packers |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}</ref> The move echoed the career path of his predecessor Brett Favre, who similarly spent over fifteen years as quarterback of the Packers before being traded to the Jets.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=April 24, 2023 |title=Aaron Rodgers traded to Jets: Ex-Packers QB taking eerily similar path as Brett Favre in journey to New York |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-traded-to-jets-ex-packers-qb-taking-eerily-similar-path-as-brett-favre-in-journey-to-new-york/ |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> Although [[Joe Namath]] granted Rodgers permission to wear his retired No. 12 jersey, Rodgers announced that he would return to wearing the No. 8 jersey, which he had worn throughout his college career with the [[California Golden Bears football|California Golden Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riccette |first=Billy |date=April 26, 2023 |title=Aaron Rodgers on number change: 'To me, No. 12 is Broadway Joe' |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-number-change-no-185505111.html |access-date=July 19, 2023 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> On July 26, 2023, Rodgers took a pay cut and agreed to a reworked contract with the Jets.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cimini |first1=Rich |title=Aaron Rodgers signs reworked contract with Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38075863/aaron-rodgers-agrees-reworked-contract-jets |website=[[ESPN.com]] |date=July 26, 2023 |access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref>

Making his Jets debut in Week 1 on ''Monday Night Football'' against the Bills at [[MetLife Stadium]], Rodgers injured his left ankle on just his fourth offensive snap after being sacked by Bills' defensive end [[Leonard Floyd]]. Rodgers was helped off the field and later carted to the locker room for further evaluation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Jets fear QB Aaron Rodgers suffered serious Achilles injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38381823/qb-aaron-rodgers-injures-ankle-opening-drive-new-york-jets-debut |access-date=September 12, 2023 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Rodgers' backup [[Zach Wilson]] went on to lead the Jets to a 22–16 win in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kownack |first=Bobby |date=September 11, 2023 |title=Jets QB Aaron Rodgers exits Monday's overtime win against Bills on first drive; ankle X-rays negative |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-ankle-questionable-to-return-to-monday-s-game-against-bill |access-date=September 12, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The next day, Rodgers was diagnosed with an [[Achilles tendon rupture]] and was later placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Aaron Rodgers injury update: MRI reveals Jets QB suffered a complete tear of Achilles tendon |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-injury-update-mri-reveals-jets-qb-suffered-a-complete-tear-of-achilles-tendon/ |access-date=September 12, 2023 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Phil |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Jets Place Aaron Rodgers on Injured Reserve; Saleh Commits To Zach Wilson |url=https://www.jetnation.com/2023/09/13/jets-place-aaron-rodgers-on-injured-reserve-saleh-commits-to-zach-wilson/ |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=JetNation.com}}</ref> Rodgers underwent surgery on September 13, with Dr. [[Neal ElAttrache]] placing an internal brace in his left Achilles with the goal of a mid-January return at the earliest.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Rapoport |first1=Ian |author-link1=Ian Rapoport |last2=Pelissero |first2=Tom |author-link2=Tom Pelissero |date=September 16, 2023 |title=Jets QB Aaron Rodgers aims for potential playoff return after innovative surgery on torn Achilles |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-aims-for-potential-playoff-return-after-innovative-surgery |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On November 29, the New York Jets opened the 21-day practice window for Rodgers. Limited in practice, Rodgers was cleared for functional activity but not contact.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=November 29, 2023 |title=Jets opening QB Aaron Rodgers' 21-day practice window |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-opening-qb-aaron-rodgers-21-day-practice-window |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was activated off injured reserve on December 20, but the Jets announced he would not play again this season after their Week 15 loss to the Dolphins mathematically eliminated them from playoff contention.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=December 20, 2023 |title=Jets to activate Aaron Rodgers off IR to allow QB to continue to practice with team |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-to-activate-aaron-rodgers-off-ir-to-allow-qb-to-continue-to-practice-with-t |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Reyes | first=Lorenzo | title=Aaron Rodgers' season is over, so why are the Jets activating him? | website=USA TODAY | date=December 20, 2023 | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2023/12/20/aaron-rodgers-comeback-jets-shut-down-achilles-tear/71825680007/ | access-date=July 24, 2024}}</ref>

====2024====
{{see also|2024 New York Jets season}}
[[File:Aaron Rodgers Jets vs Titans SEPT2024.png|thumb|Rodgers playing against the [[Tennessee Titans]] at [[Nissan Stadium]] in 2024]]
After playing just four offensive snaps in his first season with the Jets due to an Achilles injury, Rodgers made his return on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' in Week 1 to kick off the 2024 campaign. In his highly anticipated return, Rodgers completed 13 of 21 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown and one interception in a 32–19 loss to the defending NFC champion [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 9, 2024|title=Aaron Rodgers on Jets' loss to 49ers: 'I can play better'|url= https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-on-jets-loss-to-49ers-i-can-play-better|access-date=September 10, 2024|website=[[NFL.com]] |language=en}}</ref> In the Jets' home opener against the [[New England Patriots]], Rodgers completed 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns as the Jets cruised to a 24–3 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nadkarni |first=Rohan |date=September 19, 2024 |title='Thursday Night Football' highlights: Aaron Rodgers, Jets dominate Patriots |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/live-blog/patriots-vs-jets-live-updates-jacoby-brissett-takes-aaron-rodgers-new-rcna171577 |access-date=September 22, 2024 |website=NBC News}}</ref> In Week 5 in [[NFL International Series|London]], Rodgers became the ninth quarterback in NFL history to reach 60,000 passing yards but tied his career-high with three interceptions, including a game-sealing pick with under a minute left as the Jets lost 23–17 to the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=October 6, 2024 |title=Aaron Rodgers 9th QB to pass for 60K yards, but 3 INTs doom Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41642251/jets-aaron-rodgers-becomes-9th-qb-pass-60000-yards |access-date=October 6, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Jets head coach [[Robert Saleh]] was unexpectedly fired after the London loss, with some analysts perceiving that he did not get along with Rodgers.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Li |first1=David K. |last2=Abdelkader |first2=Rima  |date=October 8, 2024 |title=New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after 2–3 start and apparent tension with Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/jets-robert-saleh-fired-rcna174473 |access-date=October 13, 2024 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> When asked about it on ''[[The Pat McAfee Show]]'', the quarterback firmly denied accusations that he had a role in Saleh's termination.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nadkarni |first=Rohan  |date=October 9, 2024 |title=Aaron Rodgers on accusations he wanted Jets coach Robert Saleh fired: 'Patently false' |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/aaron-rodgers-robert-saleh-fired-rcna174701 |access-date=October 13, 2024 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref>

In Week 6, the Jets' first game after Saleh's termination, Rodgers threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns, including a 52-yard [[Hail Mary pass]] to [[Allen Lazard]] to close out the first half, his fourth career such pass completion.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Waszak Jr. |first=Dennis |date=October 14, 2024 |title=Jets' Aaron Rodgers throws a 52-yard Hail Mary to Allen Lazard to end the first half vs. Bills |url=https://apnews.com/article/jets-rodgers-hail-mary-lazard-49f7dbe5569749c60e9878cc7ea5d606 |access-date=October 20, 2024 |work=AP News}}</ref> However, another interception on the Jets' final drive doomed them as they lost 23–20 to the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Waszak Jr. |first=Dennis |title=After 'weird' week, Rodgers and Jets can't overcome mistakes and missed chances in loss to Bills |url=https://apnews.com/article/jets-bills-rodgers-ulbrich-0a14afca36a55c2cbb0f9aa35c3a7855 |access-date=October 15, 2024 |work=AP News |date=October 14, 2024}}</ref> Following the loss, the Jets traded for [[Davante Adams]], with whom Rodgers had previously combined for over 600 receptions and 68 touchdowns during their eight seasons together in Green Bay.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Cimini |first1=Rich |last2=Fowler |first2=Jeremy |last3=Walder |first3=Seth |last4=Reid |first4=Jordan |last5=Gutierrez |first5=Paul |last6=Karabell |first6=Eric |date=October 15, 2024 |title=How Davante Adams affects the Jets, Aaron Rodgers' playoff hopes |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41809450/new-york-jets-future-davante-adams-trade-las-vegas-raiders |access-date=October 15, 2024 |work=ESPN}}</ref> However, the Jets continued to struggle, as Rodgers threw two interceptions and led the offense to zero points in the second half of their Week 7 matchup against the Steelers, losing their fourth consecutive game.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cimini |first=Rich |title=Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams reunion fails to spark Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41917779/aaron-rodgers-davante-adams-reunion-fails-spark-jets-drop-4th-straight-vs-steelers |access-date=October 21, 2024 |work=ESPN |date=October 21, 2024}}</ref> After a loss to the Patriots, Rodgers helped the Jets snap their five-game losing streak in Week 9 against the [[Houston Texans]], throwing for 179 yards and three touchdowns in the second half after being shutout in the first half as the Jets won 21–13.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fried |first=Justin |title=Aaron Rodgers saves NY Jets' season with vintage performance amidst fan revolt |url=https://thejetpress.com/aaron-rodgers-saves-ny-jets-season-vintage-performance-fan-revolt-01jbjvhkx6k7 |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=The Jet Press |date=October 31, 2024}}</ref>

In Week 11 against the Colts, Rodgers threw two touchdowns and led the Jets to a season-high in points, but they fell short in a 28–27 loss, dropping to 3–7.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Colin |date=November 19, 2024 |title=Jets' Aaron Rodgers Not a Fan of Reporter's 'Buzzword' After Another Loss |url=https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets-aaron-rodgers-familiar-response-loss-indianapolis-colts-recap-shock-buzz-word |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=Athlon Sports |language=en}}</ref> During their bye week, it was revealed that Rodgers had been playing through hamstring, knee, and ankle injuries but had refused to get scans done in fear of how severe they would be.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCarriston |first=Shanna |date=November 24, 2024 |title=Jets' Aaron Rodgers played through multiple injuries this season, resisted getting scans, per report |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jets-aaron-rodgers-played-through-multiple-injuries-this-season-resisted-getting-scans-per-report/ |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> Despite this, he remained the starter following the bye week.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cimini |first=Rich |title=Jeff Ulbrich says Aaron Rodgers to remain Jets' starting QB |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42738131/jeff-ulbrich-says-aaron-rodgers-remain-jets-starting-qb |access-date=December 9, 2024 |work=ESPN |date=December 2, 2024}}</ref> Entering Week 14, Rodgers held an NFL-record 34-game drought without a 300-yard passing performance, which he broke on December 8 against the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite news |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |title=Jets' Aaron Rodgers halts historic drought of 300-yard passing games in Week 14 loss to Dolphins |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jets-aaron-rodgers-halts-historic-drought-of-300-yard-passing-games-in-week-14-loss-to-dolphins/ |access-date=December 9, 2024 |work=CBS Sports |date=December 8, 2024}}</ref> Despite recording his first 300-yard game in three years, the Jets fell 32–26 in overtime, eliminating them from playoff contention.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cimini |first=Rich |title=Jets collapse again, extend postseason drought to 14 seasons |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42862200/jets-collapse-again-extend-postseason-drought-14-seasons |access-date=December 9, 2024 |work=ESPN |date=December 8, 2024}}</ref> On January 5, 2025, Rodgers completed his 500th touchdown pass to [[Tyler Conklin]] at [[MetLife Stadium]] against the Dolphins, becoming the fifth quarterback in NFL history with 500 touchdown passes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cimini |first=Rich |title=Jets QB Aaron Rodgers joins prestigious 500 touchdown club |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43300286/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-joins-prestigious-500-touchdown-club |access-date=January 5, 2025 |work=ESPN |date=January 5, 2025}}</ref> He finished the final game of the season with 274 yards, a season-high four touchdowns, and an interception as the Jets won 32–20, finishing with a record of 5–12.<ref>{{cite news |last=Waszak Jr. |first=Dennis |title=Rodgers throws a season-high 4 touchdown passes in possible final game as Jets top Dolphins 32-20 |url=https://apnews.com/article/dolphins-jets-score-rodgers-8013b4de0ea591a84d721f5c4dd17111 |access-date=January 5, 2025 |work=Associated Press |date=January 5, 2025}}</ref> He finished the 2024 season with 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

On February 13, 2025, the Jets announced their intention to part ways with Rodgers after two seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=2025-02-13 |title=Jets to move on from Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-moving-on-from-aaron-rodgers |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=NewYorkJets.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Rodgers was released as a post-June 1 designation, allowing the Jets to split his salary cap charges ($49 million) over two years. The Jets therefore kept him on the roster until March 12, the start of the 2025 NFL year, when they officially released him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43826969/jets-announce-split-aaron-rodgers-wish-success|title=Jets announce split with Aaron Rodgers, wish him success|first=Rich|last= Cimini|date=February 13, 2025|accessdate=February 25, 2025}}</ref>

=== 2025 ===
On March 10, 2025, the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] offered Rodgers a one-year contract as starting quarterback.<ref>{{Cite web |last=reporter |first=Evan Massey is a sports |last2=Indianapolis |first2=analyst located in |last3=NFL |first3=Indiana who covers the |last4=NBA |last5=MLB |last6=WNBA |last7=publications |first7=college sports He has been featured on many |last8=Sports |first8=including Athlon |last9=ESPN |date=2025-05-14 |title=Steelers Legend Ben Roethlisberger Changes Tune on Aaron Rodgers Situation |url=https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/steelers-legend-ben-roethlisberger-changes-tune-aaron-rodgers-situation-2072343 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}</ref> He has not yet made a decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-21 |title=Aaron Rodgers Leaves Steelers Without Deal |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/aaron-rodgers-leaves-pittsburgh-steelers-without-deal |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Pittsburgh Steelers On SI |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Touchdown celebration==
Since becoming a starter in 2008, Rodgers has become known for his unique [[touchdown celebration]], which he and his teammates have dubbed the "Championship Belt." After a scoring play, Rodgers celebrates by making a motion as if he is putting an invisible [[championship belt]] on around his waist.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sayler |first=Ryan |date=January 10, 2011 |title=The Evolution of Aaron Rodgers' Weird "Belt Dance" |url=http://realfantasy.sportspagenetwork.com/2011/01/The-Evolution-Of-Aaron-Rodgers-Weird-Belt-Dance.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120416003749/http://realfantasy.sportspagenetwork.com/2011/01/The-Evolution-Of-Aaron-Rodgers-Weird-Belt-Dance.aspx |archive-date=April 16, 2012 |access-date=May 10, 2012 |website=Real Fantasy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2011 |title=Aaron Rodgers &#124; Championship Belt Celebration |url=http://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/aaron-rodgers-championship-belt-celebration/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322064628/http://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/aaron-rodgers-championship-belt-celebration/ |archive-date=March 22, 2012 |access-date=May 10, 2012 |website=SportsGrid}}</ref> Teammate Greg Jennings said of the celebration: "It's just something fun that he does. We get excited when we see it cause we know that he's made a play or we've made a play as offense."<ref name="youtube1">{{Cite web |date=January 25, 2011 |title=Aaron Rodgers Championship Belt Special on ESPN |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcwa2EvQ61Y |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111225110056/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcwa2EvQ61Y |archive-date=December 25, 2011 |access-date=May 10, 2012 |publisher=ESPN|via=YouTube}}</ref> The gesture drew the praise of [[WWE]] wrestler [[Triple H]] and has become common for Green Bay fans to mimic during games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Kyle |date=February 7, 2011 |title=Aaron Rodgers Wins Super Bowl MVP, Celebrates With Championship Belt |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2580531/aaron-rodgers-belt-super-bowl/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206042749/http://www.mtv.com/news/2580531/aaron-rodgers-belt-super-bowl/ |archive-date=December 6, 2019 |access-date=December 6, 2019 |publisher=MTV}}</ref> He has also celebrated by doing the [[shoryuken]], a jumping uppercut move from the ''[[Street Fighter]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kunnath |first=Avinash |date=February 17, 2011 |title=Aaron Rodgers Best Touchdown Celebration: Championship Belt, Super Mario Jump, Or Shoryuken? |url=https://bayarea.sbnation.com/california-golden-bears/2011/2/17/1998750/aaron-rodgers-best-touchdown-celebration-championship-belt-super-mario-jump-shoryuken |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=SB Nation Bay Area |language=en}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#ff0; width:3em;"|
| AP [[NFL MVP]]
|-
| style="background:#f4c842; width:3em;"|
| [[Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|Super Bowl MVP]]
|-
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the [[Super Bowl]]
|-
| style="background:#e0cef2; width:3em;"|
| NFL record
|-
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league
|-
| style="width:3em;"|'''Bold'''
| Career best
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Regular season<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00.htm | title=Aaron Rodgers Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]] }}</ref>
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="11"| Passing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacked
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! {{abbr|GP|Games played}} !! {{abbr|GS|Games started}} !! {{abbr|Record|Record as a starting quarterback}} !! {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} !! {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !! {{abbr|Lng|Longest pass completion}} !! {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Int|Interceptions thrown}} !! {{abbr|TD%|Passing touchdown percentage}} !! {{abbr|Int%|Interception thrown percentage}} !! {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} !! {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|Lng|Longest rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Sck|Sacks}} !! {{abbr|SckY|Yards lost from sacks}} !! {{abbr|Fum|Fumbles}} !! {{abbr|Lost|Fumbles lost}}
|-
! [[2005 NFL season|2005]] !! [[2005 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 3 || 0 || — || 9 || 16 || 56.3 || 65 || 4.1 || 16 || 0 || 1 || 0.0 || 6.3 || 39.8 || 2 || 7 || 3.5 || 8 || 0 || 3 || 28 || 2 || 2
|-
! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] !! [[2006 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 2 || 0 || — || 6 || 15 || 40.0 || 46 || 3.1 || 16 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 48.2 || 2 || 11 || 5.5 || 6 || 0 || 3 || 18 || 1 || 1
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 2 || 0 || — || 20 || 28 || 71.4 || 218 || 7.8 || 43 || 1 || 0 || 3.6 || 0.0 || 106.0 || 7 || 29 || 4.1 || 13 || 0 || 3 || 24 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] !! [[2008 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 6–10 || 341 || 536 || 63.6 || 4,038 || 7.5 || 71 || 28 || 13 || 5.2 || 2.4 || 93.8 || 56 || 207 || 3.7 || 21 || 4 || 34 || 231 || 10 || 3
|-
! [[2009 NFL season|2009]] !! [[2009 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 11–5 || 350 || 541 || 64.7 || 4,434 || 8.2 || 83 || 30 || 7 || 5.5 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 1.3 || 103.2 || 58 || 316 || 5.4 || '''35''' || '''5''' || style="background:#cfecec;"| 50 || 306 || 10 || 4
|-
! [[2010 NFL season|2010]] !! style="background:#afe6ba;"|[[2010 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 15 || 15 || 10–5 || 312 || 475 || 65.7 || 3,922 || 8.3 || 86 || 28 || 11 || 5.9 || 2.3 || 101.2 || 64 || 356 || 5.6 || 27 || 4 || 31 || 193 || 4 || 1
|-
! style="background:#ff0;"|[[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 15 || 15 || '''14–1'''|| 343 || 502 || 68.3 || '''4,643''' || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''9.2''' || '''93''' || 45 || 6 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 9.0 || 1.2 || style="background:#e0cef2;"| '''122.5''' || 60 || 257 || 4.3 || 25 || 3 || 36 || 219 || 4 || '''0'''
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 11–5 || 371 || 552 || 67.2 || 4,295 || 7.8 || 73 || 39 || 8 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 7.1 || 1.4 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 108.0 || 54 || 259 || 4.8 || 27 || 2 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 51 || 293 || 5 || 4
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 9 || 9 || 6–3 || 193 || 290 || 66.6 || 2,536 || 8.7 || 83 || 17 || 6 || 5.9 || 2.1 || 104.9 || 30 || 120 || 4.0 || 18 || 0 || 21 || '''117''' || 4 || '''0'''
|-
! style="background:#ff0;"|[[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 12–4 || 341 || 520 || 65.6 || 4,381 || 8.4 || 80 || 38 || 5 || 7.3 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 0.9 || 112.2 || 43 || 269 || '''6.3''' || 19 || 2 || 28 || 174 || 10 || 2
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 10–6 || 347 || 572 || 60.7 || 3,821 || 6.7 || 65 || 31 || 8 || 5.4 || 1.4 || 92.7 || 58 || 344 || 5.9 || 18 || 1 || 46 || 314 || 8 || 4
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 10–6 || '''401''' || '''610''' || 65.7 || 4,428 || 7.3 || 66 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 40 || 7 || 6.6 || 1.1 || 104.2 || '''67'''|| '''369'''|| 5.5 || 23 || 4 || 35 || 246 || 8 || 4
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 7 || 7 || 4–3 || 154 || 238 || 64.7 || 1,675 || 7.0 || 72 || 16 || 6 || 6.7 || 2.5 || 97.2 || 24 || 126 || 5.3 || 18 || 0 || 22 || 168 || '''1''' || 1
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 6–9–1 || 372 || 597 || 62.3 || 4,442 || 7.4 || 75 || 25 || '''2''' || 4.2 || style="background:#e0cef2;"| '''0.3''' || 97.6 || 43 || 269 || '''6.3''' || 23 || 2 || 49 || 353 || 6 || 3
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 13–3 || 353 || 569 || 62.0 || 4,002 || 7.0 || 74 || 26 || 4 || 4.6 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 0.7 || 95.4 || 46 || 183 || 4.0 || 17 || 1 || 36 || 284 || 4 || 4
|-
! style="background:#ff0;"|[[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 13–3 || 372 || 526 || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''70.7''' || 4,299 || 8.2 || 78 || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''48'''|| 5 || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''9.1''' || style="background:#cfecec;"| 0.9 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 121.5 || 38 || 149 || 3.9 || 14 || 3 || '''20''' || 182 || 4 || 2
|-
! style="background:#ff0;"|[[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 16 || 16 || 13–3 || 366 || 531 || 68.9 || 4,115 || 7.7 || 75 || 37 || 4 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 7.0 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 0.8 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 111.9 || 33 || 101 || 3.1 || 18 || 3 || 30 || 188 || 3 || '''0'''
|-
! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 17 || 17 || 8–9 || 350 || 542 || 64.6 || 3,695 || 6.8 || 58 || 26 || 12 || 4.8 || 2.2 || 91.1 || 34 || 94 || 2.8 || 18 || 1 || 32 || 258 || 8 || 4
|-
! [[2023 NFL season|2023]] !! [[2023 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| 1 || 1 || 1–0 || 0 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 39.6 || 0 || 0 || — || 0 || 0 || 1 || 10 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2024 NFL season|2024]] !! [[2024 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| 17 || 17 || 5–12 || 368 || 584 || 63.0 || 3,897 || 6.7 || 71 || 28 || 11 || 4.8 || 1.9 || 90.5 || 22 || 107 || 4.9 || 18 || 0 || 40 || 302 || 5 || 2
|-
! colspan="2"| Career !! 248 !! 241 !! {{nowrap|153–87–1}} !! 5,369 !! 8,245 !! 65.1 !! 62,952 !! 7.6 !! 93 !! 503 !! 116 !! 6.1 !! style="background:#e0cef2;"| 1.4 !! style="background:#e0cef2;"| 102.6 !! 741 !! 3,573 !! 4.8 !! 35 !! 35 !! style="background:#e0cef2; | 571 !! 3,908 !! 97 !! 41
|}

===Postseason===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Postseason<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/post/ | title=Aaron Rodgers Career Game Log | website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]] }}</ref>
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="11"| Passing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacked
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! {{abbr|GP|Games played}} !! {{abbr|GS|Games started}} !! {{abbr|Record|Record as a starting quarterback}} !! {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} !! {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !! {{abbr|Lng|Longest pass completion}} !! {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Int|Interceptions thrown}} !! {{abbr|TD%|Passing touchdown percentage}} !! {{abbr|Int%|Interception thrown percentage}} !! {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} !! {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|Lng|Longest rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Sck|Sacks}} !! {{abbr|SckY|Yards lost from sacks}} !! {{abbr|Fum|Fumbles}} !! {{abbr|Lost|Fumbles lost}}
|-
! [[2007–08 NFL playoffs|2007]] !! [[2007 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 1 || 0 || — || 0 || 0 || — || 0 || — || 0 || 0 || 0 || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || — || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2009–10 NFL playoffs|2009]] !! [[2009 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 28 || 42 || 66.7 || 423 || '''10.1''' || 44 || 4 || 1 || '''9.5''' || 2.4 || '''121.4''' || 3 || 13 || 4.3 || 13 || 1 || 5 || 19 || 1 || 1
|-
! style="background:#f4c842;"|[[2010–11 NFL playoffs|2010]] !! style="background:#afe6ba;"|[[2010 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 4 || 4 || 4–0 || '''90''' || '''132''' || 68.2 || '''1,094''' || 8.3 || 38 || '''9''' || 2 || 6.8 || 1.5 || 109.8 || '''14''' || 54 || 3.9 || 25 || '''2''' || 8 || 53 || 2 || 1
|-
! [[2011–12 NFL playoffs|2011]] !! [[2011 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 26 || 46 || 56.5 || 264 || 5.7 || 21 || 2 || 1 || 4.3 || 2.2 || 78.5 || 7 || '''66''' || '''9.4''' || 16 || 0 || 4 || 23 || 1 || 1
|-
! [[2012–13 NFL playoffs|2012]] !! [[2012 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 49 || 72 || 68.1 || 531 || 7.4 || 44 || 3 || 1 || 4.2 || 1.4 || 97.6 || 5 || 40 || 8.0 || 17 || 0 || 4 || 33 || 1 || '''0'''
|-
! [[2013–14 NFL playoffs|2013]] !! [[2013 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 17 || 26 || 65.4 || 177 || 6.8 || 26 || 1 || '''0''' || 3.8 || '''0.0''' || 97.8 || 2 || 11 || 5.5 || 9 || 0 || 4 || 20 || 1 || '''0'''
|-
! [[2014–15 NFL playoffs|2014]] !! [[2014 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 43 || 69 || 62.3 || 494 || 7.2 || 46 || 4 || 2 || 5.8 || 2.9 || 91.1 || 4 || 8 || 2.0 || 12 || 0 || 3 || 26 || 2 || 1
|-
! [[2015–16 NFL playoffs|2015]] !! [[2015 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 45 || 80 || 56.3 || 471 || 5.9 || 60 || 4 || 1 || 5.0 || 1.3 || 84.9 || 3 || 20 || 6.7 || 19 || 0 || '''2''' || '''15''' || '''0''' || '''0'''
|-
! [[2016–17 NFL playoffs|2016]] !! [[2016 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 3 || 3 || 2–1 || 80 || 128 || 62.5 || 1,004 || 7.8 || 42 || '''9''' || 2 || 7.0 || 1.6 || 103.8 || 8 || 62 || 7.8 || '''28''' || 0 || 10 || 79 || '''0''' || '''0'''
|-
! [[2019–20 NFL playoffs|2019]] !! [[2019 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 47 || 66 || '''71.2''' || 569 || 8.6 || 65 || 4 || 2 || 6.1 || 3.0 || 104.9 || 6 || 14 || 2.3 || 14 || 0 || 5 || 38 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[2020–21 NFL playoffs|2020]] !! [[2020 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 56 || 84 || 66.7 || 642 || 7.6 || 58 || 5 || 1 || 6.0 || 1.2 || 104.4 || 4 || −3 || −0.8 || 1 || 1 || 5 || 32 || '''0''' || '''0'''
|-
! [[2021–22 NFL playoffs|2021]] !! [[2021 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 20 || 29 || 69.0 || 225 || 7.8 || '''75''' || 0 || '''0''' || 0.0 || '''0.0''' || 91.9 || 0 || 0 || — || 0 || 0 || 5 || 29 || 1 || '''0'''
|-
! colspan="2"| Career !! 22 !! 21 !! 11–10 !! 501 !! 774 !! 64.7 !! 5,894 !! 7.6 !! 75 !! 45 !! 13 !! 5.8 !! 1.7 !! 100.1 !! 56 !! 285 !! 5.1 !! 28 !! 4 !! 55 !! 367 !! 12 !! 5
|}

==NFL records==
{{See also|List of National Football League records (individual)#Passing}}

===Career===
* Career passer rating (minimum 1,500 attempts): 103.6<ref name="NFL Passer Rating Career Leaders">{{Cite web |title=NFL Passer Rating Career Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_rating_career.htm |access-date=September 16, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>
* Consecutive attempts without an interception (402)<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2018 |title=Aaron Rodgers' record streak without interception ends at 402 pass attempts |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/aaron-rodgers-record-streak-interception-ends-402-pass/story?id=59851408 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724202334/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/aaron-rodgers-record-streak-interception-ends-402-pass/story?id=59851408 |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=December 6, 2019 |website=ABC News}}</ref>
* Fewest attempts to 30,000 passing yards (3,652)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=October 18, 2015 |title=Aaron Rodgers reaches 30K passing yards in fewest attempts |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13920299/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-reaches-30000-yards-record |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019102256/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13920299/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-reaches-30000-yards-record |archive-date=October 19, 2015 |access-date=October 19, 2015 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>
* Fewest games to 400 passing touchdowns (193)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=December 6, 2020 |title=Packers' Rodgers fastest to 400 career TD passes |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30465452/green-bay-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-fastest-400-career-touchdown-passes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217222722/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30465452/green-bay-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-fastest-400-career-touchdown-passes |archive-date=February 17, 2021 |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Career sacks taken: 571<ref name="f403">{{cite web | last=Alper | first=Josh | title=Aaron Rodgers becomes most-sacked QB in history, gets called for late hit | website=NBC Sports | date=2024-12-29 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-becomes-most-sacked-qb-in-history-gets-called-for-late-hit | access-date=2025-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Sacked Career Leaders (since 1960) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_sacked_career.htm |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=Pro Football Reference |ref={{sfnref|PFR}}}}</ref>

===Single season and games===
* Passer rating in a season: 122.5 (2011)<ref name="Prisco">{{Cite web |last=Prisco |first=Pete |date=January 4, 2012 |title=Postseason awards: It's close, but passer rating makes Rodgers MVP |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/16714574/postseason-awards-its-close-but-passer-rating-makes-rodgers-mvp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311144147/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/16714574/postseason-awards-its-close-but-passer-rating-makes-rodgers-mvp |archive-date=March 11, 2012 |access-date=January 6, 2012 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref><ref name="pro-football-reference1920">{{Cite web |title=NFL Passer Rating Single-Season Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_rating_single_season.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225031832/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_rating_single_season.htm |archive-date=December 25, 2018 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Lowest interception percentage in a season: 0.3 (2018)<ref name="passintpfr" />
* Consecutive games with a passer rating over 100.0 in a season: 12 (2011)<ref name="sifqy">{{Cite web |title=Most consecutive games with a passer rating over 100.0 in a season |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/sifqy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201204420/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=sifqy |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>
* Consecutive games with a passer rating over 110.0 in a season: 11 (2011)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Most consecutive games with a passer rating over 110.0 in a season |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/8BeIw |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201203057/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=8BeIw |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

===Green Bay Packers records===
* Most passing touchdowns (475)<ref name="careergb">{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers Career Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/career-passing.htm |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Career completion percentage (65.3)<ref name="careergb" />

==Awards and honors==
;NFL
* [[Super Bowl XLV]] champion
* [[Super Bowl MVP]] (XLV)
* 4× [[NFL Most Valuable Player]] (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021)
* 4× First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2011 All-Pro Team|2011]], [[2014 All-Pro Team|2014]], [[2020 All-Pro Team|2020]], [[2021 All-Pro Team|2021]])
* Second-team All-Pro ([[2012 All-Pro Team|2012]])
* 10× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2010 Pro Bowl|2009]], [[2012 Pro Bowl|2011]], [[2013 Pro Bowl|2012]], [[2015 Pro Bowl|2014]]–[[2017 Pro Bowl|2016]], [[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]]–[[2022 Pro Bowl|2021]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Pro Bowl Selections Career Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pro_bowls_career.htm |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
* 4× [[List of National Football League season passer rating leaders|NFL passer rating leader]] (2011, 2012, 2020, 2021)<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Passer Rating Year-by-Year Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_rating_year_by_year.htm |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |access-date=June 23, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* 2× [[List of National Football League season passing touchdowns leaders|NFL passing touchdowns leader]] (2016, 2020)<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Passing Touchdowns Year-by-Year Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_td_year_by_year.htm |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |access-date=June 23, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[List of National Football League annual pass completion percentage leaders|NFL completion percentage leader]] (2020)<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Pass Completion % Year-by-Year Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_cmp_perc_year_by_year.htm |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |access-date=June 23, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[NFL 2010s All-Decade Team]]<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL 2010s All-Decade Team: Tom Brady, Aaron Donald headliners |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-2010s-all-decade-team-tom-brady-aaron-donald-headliners-0ap3000001108338 |website=NFL.com |access-date=June 23, 2023}}</ref>
* [[Bart Starr Award]] (2014)<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers wins 2014 Bart Starr Award |url=https://www.packers.com/news/aaron-rodgers-wins-2014-bart-starr-award-12441847 |access-date=June 23, 2023 |website=Packers.com}}</ref>
* [[Bert Bell Award]] (2011)<ref>{{cite web |title=Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/bert-bell-award.htm |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |access-date=June 23, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* 2× ''SN'' [[National Football League Offensive Player of the Year Award|NFL Offensive Player of the Year]] (2011, 2014)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Treacy |first=Dan |date=February 1, 2023 |title=History of Sporting News' NFL awards: Full list of past winners, voting results from 1954–2023 |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-awards-history-winners-results/qdey5fuegm3zgbeuqlxgoymv |access-date=January 20, 2024 |website=Sporting News}}</ref>
* ''PFWA'' [[National Football League Offensive Player of the Year Award|NFL Offensive Player of the Year]] (2011)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Offensive Player of the Year |url=https://www.profootballwriters.org/on-field-awards/pfwa-nfl-offensive-player-of-the-year/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=PFWA |language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2× GMC Never Say Never Award (2013, 2014)<ref name="Never">{{Cite web |last=Wilde |first=Jason |date=February 1, 2014 |title=Rodgers-to-Cobb named Never Say Never play of the year |url=http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/more.php?m=49&action=blog&r=40&post_id=34771 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208063836/http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/more.php?m=49&action=blog&r=40&post_id=34771 |archive-date=February 8, 2014 |access-date=February 2, 2014 |website=ESPNWisconsin.com}}</ref>
* 3× [[Kansas City Committee of 101 awards#Offensive Player of the Year Awards|NFC Offensive Player of the Year]] (2011, 2014, 2020)<ref name=KC101off/>
* 3× [[FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week#FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year winners|FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year]] (2010, 2014, 2020)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kasprzak |first=M. J. |date=February 2, 2011 |title=Aaron Rodgers Earns 2010 FedEx Air Player of the Year |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/594763-aaron-rodgers-earns-2010-fedex-air-player-of-the-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123010833/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/594763-aaron-rodgers-earns-2010-fedex-air-player-of-the-year |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 1, 2015 |title=Aaron Rodgers and Le'Veon Bell Named 2014 FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Year at "4th Annual NFL Honors" |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/aaron-rodgers-and-leveon-bell-named-2014-fedex-air-ground-nfl-players-of-the-year-at-4th-annual-nfl-honors-2015-02-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123071334/https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/aaron-rodgers-and-leveon-bell-named-2014-fedex-air-ground-nfl-players-of-the-year-at-4th-annual-nfl-honors-2015-02-01 |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=MarketWatch}}</ref>
* 14× ''[[NFL Top 100]]'' selections (most all-time)

;NCAA
* [[Insight Bowl]] Offensive MVP ([[2003 Insight Bowl|2003]])<ref name="Green Bay Bio" />
* First-team All-Pac-10 (2004)<ref name="calbears1" />
* California Golden Bears Co-Offensive MVP (2004)<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2004 |title=Arrington, Rodgers and Riddle Named Team MVPs |url=http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121304aab.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121453/http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121304aab.html |archive-date=June 9, 2012 |website=California Golden Bears Athletics}}</ref>

;NBA
* 2021 [[NBA Championship]] (as minority owner)<ref name="AR NBA1">{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=July 21, 2021 |title=NBA Finals: Aaron Rodgers, Bucks co-owner, set to get another ring amid Packers trade rumors |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-bucks-co-owner-another-ring-packers-trade-rumors-044134828.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723073539/https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-bucks-co-owner-another-ring-packers-trade-rumors-044134828.html |archive-date=July 23, 2021 |access-date=July 29, 2021 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

;Media
* 2011 [[Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year]] 
* 4× [[ESPY Award]] winner – [[Best NFL Player ESPY Award|Best NFL Player]]  (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017)<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2011 |title=Aaron Rodgers wins Best NFL Player award at ESPY Awards |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/aaron-rodgers-wins-best/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Sportsnet.ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yuille |first=Sean |date=July 12, 2012 |title=ESPYS 2012: Aaron Rodgers Beats Out Calvin Johnson, Others For Best NFL Player |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2012/7/12/3154707/espys-2012-best-nfl-player-aaron-rodgers-calvin-johnson |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Pride Of Detroit |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mosendz |first=Polly |date=July 16, 2015 |title=Who Won What at the ESPYs |url=https://www.newsweek.com/round-who-won-what-espys-354546 |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagner-McGough  |first=Sean  |date=July 12, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers beats Tom Brady, Ezekiel Elliott for Best NFL Player at the ESPYs |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-beats-tom-brady-ezekiel-elliott-for-best-nfl-player-at-the-espys/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>

;State/Local
* The [[Wisconsin Legislature]] approved a proposal that declared December 12, 2012 (stylized as 12/12/12) "Aaron Rodgers Day" in honor of Rodgers, whose jersey number with the Packers was 12.<ref name="12-12-12 proclaimed Aaron Rodgers Day">{{Cite web |last=Peterson |first=Eric |date=May 9, 2012 |title=12–12–12 proclaimed Aaron Rodgers Day |url=http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/sports/packers_and_nfl/12-12-12-proclaimed-aaron-rodgers-day |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518140840/http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/sports/packers_and_nfl/12-12-12-proclaimed-aaron-rodgers-day |archive-date=May 18, 2012 |access-date=May 19, 2012 |publisher=Fox11}}</ref><ref name="USA TODAY Arod Day">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Charles |date=May 9, 2012 |title=Wisconsin declares Dec. 12, 2012, Aaron Rodgers Day |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/packers/story/2012-05-09/Aaron-Rodgers-Day/54862416/1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517044032/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/packers/story/2012-05-09/Aaron-Rodgers-Day/54862416/1 |archive-date=May 17, 2012 |access-date=May 19, 2012 |website=USA Today}}</ref>

;Golf
* 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am winner<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Kyle |date=February 5, 2023 |title=2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins amateur portion of event with Ben Silverman |url=https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2023-at-t-pebble-beach-pro-am-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-wins-amateur-portion-of-event-with-ben-silverman/ |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Alternative medicine advocacy ==
Rodgers has been vocal about his use of [[alternative medicine]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mole |first=Beth |date=February 23, 2022 |title=Aaron Rodgers' go-to cleanse could involve oily enemas, bloodletting, vomiting |url=https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/02/everything-you-didnt-need-to-know-about-aaron-rodgers-oily-enema-cleanse/ |access-date=August 8, 2022 |website=[[Ars Technica]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McLaughlin |first=Kelly |date=November 3, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers reportedly petitioned the NFL to have an alternative treatment count as being vaccinated against COVID-19 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-reportedly-petitioned-nfl-163711629.html |access-date=August 8, 2022 |website=[[Yahoo! Sports]] |language=en}}</ref> and is a proponent of the legalization of [[psychedelic drugs]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Chavkin |first=Daniel |date=June 23, 2023 |title=Aaron Rodgers Touts Legalization of Psychedelics at Conference |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/06/23/new-york-jets-aaron-rodgers-touts-psychedelics-legalization |access-date=June 23, 2023 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |language=en}}</ref> He revealed in 2022 that he had previously made offseason trips to [[Peru]], where he consumed [[ayahuasca]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=August 8, 2022 |title=NFL says Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers' use of ayahuasca didn't violate drug policy |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34371733/nfl-says-green-bay-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-use-ayahuasca-violate-drug-policy |access-date=August 8, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref>

=== Views on COVID-19 ===
Rodgers is one of the most prominent American athletes to [[COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the United States|choose not to get vaccinated]] against the [[COVID-19]] virus,<ref name="unfiltered">{{Cite web |last=Van Valkenburg |first=Kevin |date=January 21, 2022 |title=The unfiltered year of Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33088151/the-unfiltered-year-aaron-rodgers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417132643/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33088151/the-unfiltered-year-aaron-rodgers |archive-date=April 17, 2022 |access-date=January 21, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en}}</ref> and was critical of the NFL's health and safety protocols during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Ryan |date=November 5, 2021 |title=Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers blasts 'woke mob' over COVID-19 news on Pat McAfee show, rips NFL's 'draconian' protocols |url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2021/11/05/packers-quarterback-aaron-rodgers-talks-covid-19-sounds-off-nfl-protocols/6280790001/ |access-date=January 5, 2024 |website=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] |language=en}}</ref>  His stances on the COVID-19 vaccine were criticized by scientists, health officials, and some former players and commentators, due to concerns that Rodgers was spreading vaccine misinformation and potentially was risking the health of his teammates.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Belson |first1=Ken |last2=Anthes |first2=Emily |date=November 8, 2021 |title=Scientists Fight a New Source of Vaccine Misinformation: Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/08/sports/football/aaron-rodgers-vaccine.html |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en}}</ref>

During the NFL season, Rodgers frequently appears on ''[[The Pat McAfee Show]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Hladik |first=Matt |date=January 26, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers Explains Why He Appears on the Pat McAfee Show |url=https://thespun.com/nfl/nfc-north/green-bay-packers/aaron-rodgers-explains-why-he-appears-on-the-pat-mcafee-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924043905/https://thespun.com/nfl/nfc-north/green-bay-packers/aaron-rodgers-explains-why-he-appears-on-the-pat-mcafee-show |archive-date=September 24, 2021 |access-date=December 1, 2021 |magazine=The Spun by [[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref> One such interview in 2021 made headlines after Rodgers made several [[COVID-19 misinformation|false and misleading statements about COVID-19]],<ref name="Rosenberg">{{Cite magazine |last=Rosenberg |first=Michael |date=November 5, 2021 |title=The Problem Is Aaron Rodgers Thinks He Has All the Answers |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/11/05/the-problem-is-aaron-rodgers-thinks-he-has-all-the-answers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108000052/https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/11/05/the-problem-is-aaron-rodgers-thinks-he-has-all-the-answers |archive-date=November 8, 2021 |access-date=November 8, 2021 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kornfield |first=Meryl |date=November 5, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers said he did the research on covid vaccines. Here's how he was wrong, according to experts |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/05/aaron-rodgers-fact-check/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211109160437/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/05/aaron-rodgers-fact-check/ |archive-date=November 9, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> implying that unvaccinated people were not the group most affected by the pandemic and that [[ivermectin]] was beneficial for people with COVID-19.<ref name="unfiltered" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schad |first=Tom |date=November 5, 2021 |title=Fact check: 6 of Aaron Rodgers' false and misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccine |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2021/11/05/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-vaccine-pat-mcafee/6301654001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108002751/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2021/11/05/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-vaccine-pat-mcafee/6301654001/ |archive-date=November 8, 2021 |access-date=November 8, 2021 |website=[[USA Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sutelan |first=Edward |date=November 14, 2021 |title=Fact-checking Aaron Rodgers' bizarre COVID beliefs and 'woke mob' claim made on Pat McAfee Show |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-covid-pat-mcafee-show-target-woke-mob/1caksb1mfhcrj1dgikrkvttu90 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108035450/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-covid-pat-mcafee-show-target-woke-mob/1caksb1mfhcrj1dgikrkvttu90 |archive-date=November 8, 2021 |access-date=November 8, 2021 |website=Sporting News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reinwald |first=Caroline |date=November 6, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers vaccine fact check: Doctor responds to quarterback's concerns |url=https://www.wisn.com/article/aaron-rodgers-vaccine-fact-check-doctor-responds-to-quarterbacks-concerns/38177501 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108035459/https://www.wisn.com/article/aaron-rodgers-vaccine-fact-check-doctor-responds-to-quarterbacks-concerns/38177501 |archive-date=November 8, 2021 |access-date=November 8, 2021 |publisher=[[WISN-TV]] |language=en}}</ref> These and similar claims led some reporters to describe Rodgers as a conspiracy theorist.<ref name="Rosenberg" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Ja'han |date=November 9, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers should keep Martin Luther King Jr. out of his foolish Covid claims |url=https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/aaron-rodgers-martin-luther-king-jr-covid-vaccine-rcna4872 |access-date=November 13, 2021 |publisher=MSNBC |language=en}}</ref>

==Political and social commentary ==
Rodgers has voiced support for [[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]] and his [[Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 2024 presidential campaign|presidential campaign of 2024]].<ref name="SandyHook2" /> Kennedy reportedly included Rodgers on his "short list" of possible [[Vice President of the United States|vice presidential]] [[running mate]]s, along with others, including [[Jesse Ventura]] and [[Nicole Shanahan]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=O’Brien |first=Rebecca Davis |date=March 12, 2024 |title=Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura Top R.F.K. Jr.'s List for Running Mate |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/rfk-jr-aaron-rodgers-jesse-ventura.html |access-date=March 13, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name="OBrienMar172024">{{Cite news |last=O'Brien |first=Rebecca Davis |date=March 17, 2024 |title=Nicole Shanahan Emerges as a Top Candidate to Be R.F.K. Jr.'s Running Mate |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/us/politics/nicole-shanahan-rfk-jr-running-mate.html |access-date=May 30, 2024 |work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>

On [[Adam Breneman]]'s podcast in 2022, former Packers backup quarterback [[DeShone Kizer]] said that Rodgers had expressed interest in [[9/11 conspiracy theories]] at one of the first meetings between the two quarterbacks. Kizer described their discussion of conspiracy theories as "a real thought experiment".<ref name="nypost-2022-11-29">{{cite news |last1=Hendricks |first1=Jaclyn |date=November 29, 2022 |title=DeShone Kizer: Aaron Rodgers pressed me on 9/11 conspiracies |url=https://nypost.com/2022/11/29/deshone-kizer-aaron-rodgers-pressed-me-on-9-11-conspiracies/ |access-date=January 8, 2023 |work=[[The New York Post]]}}</ref><ref name="si-2022-11-29">{{cite magazine |last1=Salvador |first1=Joseph |date=November 29, 2022 |title=Former Packers QB Says Aaron Rodgers Once Asked Him Whether He Believes in 9/11 |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/11/29/packers-deshone-kizer-aaron-rodgers-once-asked-him-if-he-believes-in-9-11-conspiracy-theories |access-date=January 8, 2022 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |language=en-us}}</ref> Rodgers has also promoted the [[Tartarian Empire|Tartarian architecture]] conspiracy theory.<ref name="tart">{{Cite web |last=Silverman |first=Robert |date=2024-03-08 |title=Aaron Rodgers Dabbles in the 'QAnon of Architecture' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/aaron-rodgers-dabbles-qanon-architecture-234934271.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Yahoo! Entertainment}}</ref>

In a January 2024 appearance on ''The Pat McAfee Show'', Rodgers, without evidence, implied that comedian [[Jimmy Kimmel]] was an acquaintance of disgraced financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]], and that Kimmel's name would possibly appear in soon to be released court documents listing Epstein's associates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simonetti |first=Isabella |date=January 9, 2024 |title=ESPN's Pat McAfee Said He Doesn't 'Take Back Anything' After Skewering Colleague |url=https://www.wsj.com/business/media/pat-mcafee-show-espn-aaron-rodgers-ede1d63b |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=WSJ |language=en-US}}</ref> Kimmel denied the allegations and threatened to sue Rodgers for [[defamation]] if he repeated the claim.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kimmel |first=Jimmy |author-link=Jimmy Kimmel |date=January 2, 2024 |title=X Post |url=https://twitter.com/jimmykimmel/status/1742324477323833546 |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=X}}</ref> In a follow-up appearance on McAfee's show the following week, Rodgers stated: "I'm glad that Jimmy is not on the list. I really am. I don't think he's the P-word [pedophile]."<ref>{{Cite web |last=France |first=Lisa |date=January 9, 2024 |title=Aaron Rodgers blames media in response to Jimmy Kimmel's comments about him |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/09/entertainment/jimmy-kimmel-aaron-rodgers-monologue/index.html |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>

During a February 2024 appearance on the conspiracy-focused ''Look Into It'' podcast hosted by [[Eddie Bravo]], Rodgers espoused numerous conspiracy theories on medicine, immigration, and [[John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories|John F. Kennedy]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keeley |first=Sean |date=March 14, 2024 |title=Here's all the dumb shit Aaron Rodgers recently said on a conspiracy theory podcast |url=https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/aaron-rodgers-conspiracy-theory-podcast-tartaria-immigrants-trump-biden.html |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=Awful Announcing |language=en}}</ref> His claims included that [[HIV/AIDS|AIDS]] and COVID were created by the government for the sake of pharmaceutical industry profits (see also [[discredited HIV/AIDS origins theories]] and [[Operation Denver]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buzinski |first=Jim |date=April 17, 2024 |title=Aaron Rodgers says AIDS was created by the U.S. government in the 1980s |url=https://www.outsports.com/2024/4/17/24091797/aaron-rodgers-says-aids-was-created-by-the-u-s-government-in-the-1980s/ |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=outsports.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, [[CNN]] reporter [[Pamela Brown (journalist)|Pamela Brown]] reported that Rodgers had in 2013 shared [[Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting conspiracy theories|false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre]], claiming that the attack was an "inside job" perpetrated by the government. CNN simultaneously reported an allegation by an anonymous source that Rodgers had several years prior said "Sandy Hook never happened....All those children never existed. They were all actors."<ref name="SandyHook1">{{Cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Pamela |last2=Tapper |first2=Jake |date=March 14, 2024 |title=RFK Jr.'s VP prospect Aaron Rodgers has shared false Sandy Hook conspiracy theories in private conversations |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/13/politics/aaron-rodgers-sandy-hook-conspiracy-theories/index.html |access-date=March 17, 2024 |website=CNN.com |language=en}}</ref> In response, Rodgers said, "I am not and have never been of the opinion that the events did not take place" but did not say whether he had ever believed the Sandy Hook massacre was an "inside job."<ref name="SandyHook2">{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=March 14, 2024 |title=Jets' Aaron Rodgers: 'Sandy Hook was an absolute tragedy' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39731276/jets-aaron-rodgers-sandy-hook-was-absolute-tragedy |access-date=March 14, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
===Family and relationships===
Rodgers has two brothers; the younger, [[Jordan Rodgers|Jordan]], played quarterback at [[Vanderbilt Commodores football|Vanderbilt University]] and had a brief NFL career with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] and [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jordan Rodgers Vanderbilt Bio |url=http://www.vucommodores.com/sports/m-footbl/2010-nsd-rodgers_jordan_lloloaaaaaaamzmmxcndd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126203900/http://www.vucommodores.com/sports/m-footbl/2010-nsd-rodgers_jordan_lloloaaaaaaamzmmxcndd.html |archive-date=November 26, 2011 |access-date=June 19, 2017 |website=VUCommodores.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Imig |first=Paul |date=April 27, 2013 |title=Rodgers' younger brother Jordan signs with Jacksonville |url=http://www.foxsportswisconsin.com/fox-sports-networks/story/Rodgers-brother-Jordan-signs-with-Jackso?blockID=896957 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310191855/https://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/rodgers-younger-brother-jordan-signs-with-jacksonville-042713 |archive-date=March 10, 2022 |access-date=June 19, 2017 |work=Fox Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisenband |first=Jeff |date=October 8, 2018 |title=Jordan Rodgers Remembers His 'Good Little' Football Career |url=http://www.thepostgame.com/jordan-rodgers-his-good-little-football-career |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308081753/http://www.thepostgame.com/jordan-rodgers-his-good-little-football-career |archive-date=March 8, 2019 |access-date=March 7, 2019 |website=ThePostGame.com}}</ref> Although Rodgers and his brothers were raised Christian, in an interview in 2017 he stated that he no longer affiliated himself with any organized religion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kimes |first=Mina |author-link=Mina Kimes |date=August 30, 2017 |title=Aaron Rodgers, unmasked |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/enterpriseRodgers/green-bay-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-unmasked-searching |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114183324/http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/enterpriseRodgers/green-bay-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-unmasked-searching |archive-date=November 14, 2021 |access-date=March 7, 2019 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

Rodgers is the [[Godparent|godfather]] to Cade Cobb, the second son of his long-time NFL teammate, [[Randall Cobb (American football)|Randall Cobb]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/51394/the-beautiful-chaotic-mess-that-brought-randall-cobbs-family-back-to-green-bay|title=The 'beautiful, chaotic mess' that brought Randall Cobb's family back to Green Bay|first=Rob|last=Demovsky|work=[[ESPN.com]]|date=October 28, 2021|accessdate=September 1, 2023}}</ref>
	
Rodgers was in a relationship with actress [[Olivia Munn]] from 2014 to 2017 and with former professional racing driver [[Danica Patrick]] from 2018 to 2020.<ref name="peoplemag">{{Cite web |last=Mizoguchi |first=Karen |date=April 7, 2017 |title=Olivia Munn and Aaron Rodgers Break Up |url=http://people.com/celebrity/olivia-munn-aaron-rodgers-split/?xid=socialflow_twitter_peoplemag |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170408081606/http://people.com/celebrity/olivia-munn-aaron-rodgers-split/?xid=socialflow_twitter_peoplemag |archive-date=April 8, 2017 |access-date=April 7, 2017 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref name="AP">{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2018 |title=Danica Patrick finds love away from track with Aaron Rodgers |url=https://apnews.com/f8d906ad3f384a8d9c994649bb5fc52a |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219090141/https://apnews.com/f8d906ad3f384a8d9c994649bb5fc52a |archive-date=February 19, 2018 |access-date=February 18, 2018 |work=[[Associated Press News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2020 |title=Danica, Rodgers call off two-year relationship |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29477065/danica-patrick-aaron-rodgers-no-longer-together |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203195658/https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29477065/danica-patrick-aaron-rodgers-no-longer-together |archive-date=February 3, 2021 |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> He started dating actress [[Shailene Woodley]] in the second half of 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weinberg |first=Lindsay |date=February 2, 2021 |title=Inside Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers' "Private and Low Key" Romance |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1233984/inside-shailene-woodley-and-aaron-rodgers-private-and-low-key-romance |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207071957/https://www.eonline.com/news/1233984/inside-shailene-woodley-and-aaron-rodgers-private-and-low-key-romance |archive-date=February 7, 2021 |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=[[E!]]}}</ref> In an appearance on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]'' in 2021, Woodley confirmed that she was engaged to Rodgers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kubota |first=Samantha |date=February 22, 2021 |title=Shailene Woodley engaged to Aaron Rodgers, says she's 'still learning' about football |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/shailene-woodley-engaged-aaron-rodgers-says-she-s-still-learning-t209729 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223055422/https://www.today.com/popculture/shailene-woodley-engaged-aaron-rodgers-says-she-s-still-learning-t209729 |archive-date=February 23, 2021 |access-date=February 23, 2021 |website=[[Today.com]]}}</ref> On February 16, 2022, Rodgers and Woodley called off their engagement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wang |first=Jessica |date=February 16, 2022 |title=Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers split, call off engagement |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/shailene-woodley-aaron-rodgers-split-221234915.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409131033/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/shailene-woodley-aaron-rodgers-split-221234915.html |archive-date=April 9, 2022 |access-date=February 16, 2022 |website=[[Yahoo!]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Honorary memberships and business ventures===
Rodgers was initiated as an honorary member of [[Tau Kappa Epsilon]] (TKE) on January 5, 2012, at the Sigma-Xi [[List of Tau Kappa Epsilon chapters and colonies|Chapter]] at [[St. Norbert College]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zegers |first=Dan|date=January 6, 2012|title=MEET FRATERS AARON RODGERS & GRAHAM HARRELL |url=https://www.tke.org/news/2012/01/06/meet-fraters-aaron-rodgers--graham-harrell |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229085550/https://www.tke.org/news/2012/01/06/meet-fraters-aaron-rodgers--graham-harrell |archive-date=December 29, 2022 |access-date=December 29, 2022 |publisher=Tau Kappa Epsilon}}</ref>

In April 2018, Rodgers was announced as a limited partner in the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] ownership group, making him the first active NFL player with an ownership stake in an NBA franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=April 20, 2018 |title=Aaron Rodgers buys minority stake in Bucks: 'A dream come true' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23269313/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-purchases-minority-stake-milwaukee-bucks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422052450/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23269313/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-purchases-minority-stake-milwaukee-bucks |archive-date=April 22, 2018 |access-date=April 22, 2018 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

==Media appearances==
Rodgers was a longtime spokesperson for [[State Farm Insurance]] and was frequently featured in their commercials. In the commercials, Rodgers often highlights his "Championship Belt" touchdown celebration, which State Farm renamed as the "Discount Double Check".<ref>{{Cite web |title=State Farm® State of Imitation (Aaron Rodgers) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Rv7czl9cU |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017234148/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Rv7czl9cU |archive-date=October 17, 2012 |access-date=May 10, 2012 |publisher=State Farm |via=YouTube}}</ref> Rodgers has also been featured in [[Pizza Hut]] advertisements,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rovell |first=Darren |author-link=Darren Rovell |date=September 4, 2012 |title=Pizza Hut uses Aaron Rodgers in new ads |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/dollars/post/_/id/1414/pizza-hut-uses-aaron-rodgers-in-new-ads |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229100812/http://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/dollars/post/_/id/1414/pizza-hut-uses-aaron-rodgers-in-new-ads |archive-date=December 29, 2016 |access-date=December 29, 2016 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> as well as numerous local Wisconsin-based advertisements.<ref name="milcomm">{{Cite web |last=Kirchen |first=Rich |date=August 20, 2015 |title=Aaron Rodgers' commercial work in Wisconsin appears to be dwindling |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2015/08/aaron-rodgers-commercial-work-in-wisconsin-appears.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008232237/http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2015/08/aaron-rodgers-commercial-work-in-wisconsin-appears.html |archive-date=October 8, 2015 |access-date=December 29, 2016 |website=Milwaukee Business Journal}}</ref>

In May 2015, Rodgers appeared as a contestant on ''[[List of Jeopardy! tournaments and events#Celebrity Jeopardy!|Celebrity Jeopardy!]]''; he defeated ''[[Shark Tank]]'' investor [[Kevin O'Leary]] and astronaut and future United States Senator [[Mark Kelly]], winning $50,000 for his charity. In April 2021, Rodgers had a two-week stint as guest host on ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' from April 5–16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=January 12, 2021 |title=Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says he'll be a 'Jeopardy!' guest host |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30700471/green-bay-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-jeopardy-guest-host |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116152354/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30700471/green-bay-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-jeopardy-guest-host |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2021 |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref><ref name="Del Rosario">{{Cite web |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandra |date=January 13, 2021 |title=''Jeopardy!'': Mayim Bialik & Bill Whitaker Join Aaron Rodgers, Katie Couric To Guest Host Trivia Game |url=https://deadline.com/2021/01/jeopardy-mayim-bialik-bill-whitaker-lineup-guest-hosts-1234673145/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116192816/https://deadline.com/2021/01/jeopardy-mayim-bialik-bill-whitaker-lineup-guest-hosts-1234673145/ |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2021 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

Rodgers has also made numerous cameo appearances on television, including in [[A.A.R.M.|a 2013 episode]] of [[The Office (American TV series)|''The Office'']], [[The Bells (Game of Thrones)|a 2019 episode]] of ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', and a 2015 episode of the [[sketch comedy]] television series ''[[Key & Peele]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zaldivar |first=Gabe |date=May 10, 2013 |title=Aaron Rodgers Judges Andy Bernard Breakdown on 'The Office' |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1635538-aaron-rodgers-judges-andy-bernard-breakdown-on-the-office |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720173445/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1635538-aaron-rodgers-judges-andy-bernard-breakdown-on-the-office |archive-date=July 20, 2021 |access-date=July 20, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Video NFL star makes surprise cameo on 'Game of Thrones' |url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/video/nfl-star-makes-surprise-cameo-game-thrones-63006237 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018165222/https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/video/nfl-star-makes-surprise-cameo-game-thrones-63006237 |archive-date=October 18, 2021 |access-date=October 18, 2021 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dubin |first=Jared |date=January 28, 2015 |title=WATCH: Key & Peele, Aaron Rodgers spoof player introductions |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/watch-key-peele-aaron-rodgers-spoof-player-introductions/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831104426/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/watch-key-peele-aaron-rodgers-spoof-player-introductions/ |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> He also taped a cameo as ''Jeopardy!'' host for an episode of ''[[The Conners]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cwik |first=Chris |date=May 8, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers guest starring as 'Jeopardy!' host on 'The Conners,' prompting speculation about future |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-guest-starring-as-jeopardy-host-on-the-conners-prompting-speculation-about-future-161030804.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508190417/https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-guest-starring-as-jeopardy-host-on-the-conners-prompting-speculation-about-future-161030804.html |archive-date=May 8, 2021 |access-date=May 8, 2021 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2021, Rodgers took part in ''The Match IV'', which was the fourth installment in the exhibition match play golf series. He was paired with professional golfer [[Bryson DeChambeau]]. The team went up against [[Phil Mickelson]] and Tom Brady.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=May 26, 2021 |title=Mickelson, Tom Brady vs. DeChambeau, Aaron Rodgers Set for Capital One's 'The Match' |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10003839-mickelson-tom-brady-vs-dechambeau-aaron-rodgers-set-for-capital-ones-the-match |access-date=May 26, 2021 |website=BleacherReport |publisher=Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.}}</ref> DeChambeau and Rodgers won the match 3 and 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=VanHaaren |first=Tom |date=July 6, 2021 |title=Bryson DeChambeau, Aaron Rodgers beat Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady in 'The Match' |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/golf/story/_/id/31773982/bryson-dechambeau-aaron-rodgers-beat-phil-mickelson-tom-brady-match |access-date=May 26, 2022 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Rodgers also took part in the sixth edition of ''The Match'', where he teamed up with Brady against fellow quarterbacks [[Josh Allen]] and [[Patrick Mahomes]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 18, 2022 |title=Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers to Play Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen in 'The Match' on June 1 |url=https://www.si.com/golf/news/tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-to-play-patrick-mahomes-josh-allen-in-the-match-june-1 |access-date=May 26, 2022 |website=Morning Read |language=en}}</ref> Rodgers and Brady defeated Mahomes and Allen 1 up.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hamel |first=Riley |date=June 1, 2022 |title=Aaron Rodgers buries a birdie at the last, teams with Tom Brady to take down Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen in Capital One's: The Match VI |url=https://golfweek.usatoday.com/lists/tracker-shot-to-shot-updates-of-the-match-vi-at-wynn-las-vegas/ |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=Golfweek |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Humanitarian and charitable efforts==
Rodgers is the founder, and the co-creator, along with David Gruber, of itsAaron,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Littman |first=Chris |date=December 4, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers' surprise visit makes school dean scream with joy |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-surprise-visit-school-dean-milwaukee-david-gruber-packers-video-itsaaron/hpvcdfki9rs51ihukg9o5hgh0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017184232/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-surprise-visit-school-dean-milwaukee-david-gruber-packers-video-itsaaron/hpvcdfki9rs51ihukg9o5hgh0 |archive-date=October 17, 2019 |access-date=October 17, 2019 |website=Sporting News}}</ref> a charity with a mission of "creating awareness for organizations and people who are changing the world".<ref name="Rodgers Charity">{{Cite web |title=Itsaaron.com |url=http://itsaaron.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128033930/http://itsaaron.com/ |archive-date=November 28, 2012 |access-date=November 3, 2014 |website=itsAaron}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2013 |title=Gruber Law Brings Awareness Through 'Its Aaron' with Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.gruber-law.com/itsaaron/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414173233/https://www.gruber-law.com/itsaaron/ |archive-date=April 14, 2019 |access-date=March 7, 2019 |website=Gruber Law Offices}}</ref>

He is also a supporter of the [[MACC Fund]],<ref name="Nickel">{{Cite web |last=Nickel |first=Lori |date=May 14, 2013 |title=Aaron Rodgers Shines at MACC Fund Event |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/rodgers-shines-at-macc-fund-event-u79uqh1-207486071.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219074803/http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/rodgers-shines-at-macc-fund-event-u79uqh1-207486071.html |archive-date=February 19, 2014 |access-date=February 2, 2014 |website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}</ref><ref name="Demovsky">{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=December 31, 2013 |title=Aaron Rodgers address 'crazy rumors' |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/5883/rodgers-addresses-crazy-rumors-on-radio-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204035709/http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/5883/rodgers-addresses-crazy-rumors-on-radio-show |archive-date=February 4, 2014 |access-date=February 2, 2014 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Raise Hope for Congo,<ref name="Garber">{{Cite web |last=Garber |first=Greg |date=January 1, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers makes real difference:Packers quarterback uses his clout to bring awareness to Raise Hope For Congo |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10135747/aaron-rodgers-finds-worthy-cause-raise-hope-congo |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104044126/http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10135747/aaron-rodgers-finds-worthy-cause-raise-hope-congo |archive-date=January 4, 2014 |access-date=February 2, 2014 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> and other humanitarian and charitable efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers: Charity Work & Causes |url=https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/aaron-rodgers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115164124/https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/aaron-rodgers |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |website=Look to the Stars |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 1, 2021 |title=Aaron Rodgers donates $1&nbsp;million to aid 80 small businesses in hometown |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-donates-1-million-to-aid-80-small-business-in-hometown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115164225/https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-donates-1-million-to-aid-80-small-business-in-hometown |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=November 15, 2021 |publisher=National Football League |language=en-US}}</ref>

Rodgers' ''[[List of Jeopardy! tournaments and events#Celebrity Jeopardy!|Celebrity Jeopardy!]]'' win earned $50,000 for the MACC Fund.<ref name="Kaduk2015">{{Cite web |last=Kaduk |first=Kevin |date=May 12, 2015 |title=Aaron Rodgers wins his episode of Celebrity Jeopardy |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/aaron-rodgers-celebrity-jeopardy-203241063.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514165207/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/aaron-rodgers-celebrity-jeopardy-203241063.html |archive-date=May 14, 2015 |access-date=May 13, 2015 |website=[[Yahoo! Sports]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=May 12, 2015 |title=Aaron Rodgers comes up clutch on Celebrity Jeopardy |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-comes-up-clutch-on-celebrity-jeopardy-0ap3000000492438 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514155518/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492438/article/aaron-rodgers-comes-up-clutch-on-celebrity-jeopardy |archive-date=May 14, 2015 |access-date=May 13, 2015 |publisher=[[National Football League]]}}</ref> During his 2021 appearance as ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' guest host, the show made a charitable donation equal to the cumulative winnings of the contestants (including the runners-up) for those ten shows.<ref name="Del Rosario" />

Rodgers is a supporter of his alma mater, [[University of California, Berkeley]]. He has donated funds to renovate the athletic facilities<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kercheval |first=Ben |date=June 11, 2019 |title=Aaron Rodgers gives Cal football 'seven-figure gift' for locker room renovations, scholarship |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/aaron-rodgers-gives-cal-football-seven-figure-gift-for-locker-room-renovations-scholarship/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182238/https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/aaron-rodgers-gives-cal-football-seven-figure-gift-for-locker-room-renovations-scholarship/ |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |access-date=July 2, 2021 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}</ref> and also established an endowed scholarship for transfer students at the school. In 2021, he was honored by the school for his charitable work.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 1, 2021 |title=2021's Best and Brightest Alumni, Faculty Honored at Berkeley Charter Gala |url=https://alumni.berkeley.edu/announcements/caa-announcements/2021-s-best-and-brightest-alumni-faculty-honored-berkeley-charter |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182728/https://alumni.berkeley.edu/announcements/caa-announcements/2021-s-best-and-brightest-alumni-faculty-honored-berkeley-charter |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |access-date=July 2, 2021 |website=Cal Alumni Association}}</ref>

In 2021, Rodgers donated $1 million to help small businesses in Chico and Butte County, California.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 1, 2021 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers donates $1 million to help his hometown's small businesses |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-donates-1-million-to-help-his-hometown-s-small-business |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Packers.com |language=en-US |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119205343/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-donates-1-million-to-help-his-hometown-s-small-business |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2024, Rodgers raised $3 million for charities with a flag football tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Randall |date=May 4, 2024 |title=Aaron Rodgers Is Bullish on Flag Football, Uses to Raise Millions for Charity |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-04/nfl-qb-aaron-rodgers-says-olympic-flag-football-might-be-next-chapter |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=Bloomberg.com}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of NFL career quarterback wins leaders]]
* [[List of NFL career passer rating leaders]]
* [[List of NFL career passing completions leaders]]
* [[List of NFL career passing touchdowns leaders]]
* [[List of NFL career passing yards leaders]]
* [[List of Green Bay Packers first-round draft picks]]
* [[List of Green Bay Packers team records]]
* [[List of Green Bay Packers starting quarterbacks]]

==References==
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== Further reading ==
* {{cite AV media |people=Chopra, Gotham and Liam Hughes (directors) |date=2024-12-17 |title=Aaron Rodgers: Enigma |url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81757010  |work= |type=Television production |language=English|publisher=Co-published by Religion of Sports, Skydance Sports, and NFL Films |via=Netflix |access-date=2025-02-14}}
*{{Cite magazine |last=Helfand |first=Zach |date=2024-09-07 |title=The Beautiful Mystery of Rooting for Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-beautiful-mystery-of-rooting-for-aaron-rodgers |access-date=2025-02-14 |magazine=The New Yorker |language=en-US |issn=0028-792X}}
*{{Cite news |first=Tim |last=Keown |date=2024-11-13 |title=Inside Aaron Rodgers' complicated relationship with the Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42348968/aaron-rodgers-new-york-jets-complicated-struggle |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=ESPN |language=en}}
*{{Cite magazine |first=Mina |last=Kimes |title=The Search For Aaron Rodgers |date=2017-08-30 |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/enterpriseRodgers/green-bay-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-unmasked-searching |access-date=2025-02-14 |magazine=[[ESPN The Magazine]] |language=en-US}}
*{{cite book| first=Ian |last=O'Connor |title=Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers |date=2024-08-20 |publisher=Mariner Books |isbn=9780063297869}}
*{{Cite news |last=Rosenblatt |first=Zack |date=2024-09-09 |title=How Aaron Rodgers earned his hometown's unconditional love |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5754871/2024/09/09/aaron-rodgers-jets-chico-california-covid-funds-conspiracy-theories/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |work=The Athletic |language=en-US |url-access=subscription}}
*{{Cite magazine |first=Jason |last=Wilde |date=2012-08-31 |title=Nobody Special: A Profile of Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.milwaukeemag.com/nobody-special-aaron-rodgers-profile/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Milwaukee Magazine |language=en-US}}

==External links==
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