Aaron Rodgers still takes shot at Lions despite Packers Week 9 loss
Aaron Rodgers is never afraid to speak his mind, especially when it comes to the long-time NFC North rival Detroit Lions. The Green Bay Packers quarterback spoke to the media following their 15 - 9 loss to the Lions at Ford Field in Week 9. The four-time NFL MVP told the media that losing against a team like the Lions was unacceptable. Here's how he put it:
"Can't lose a game like that against that team."
In the loss, Rodgers went 23 of 43 for 291 yards passing with a touchdown and three interceptions. Two of the quarterback's interceptions came as the Packers were close to scoring a touchdown. The first interception came in the first quarter. A pass intended for wide receiver Allen Lazard was picked off by defensive back Kerby Joseph.
The second came on a pass intended for two-time All-Pro offensive tackle David Bakhtiari but was intercepted by Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson. The interception came in the second quarter as the Packers were on the Lions' one-yard line.
Prior to the Week Nine matchup, Rodgers had thrown a combined two interceptions in his previous eight starts against the Lions. The Packers have lost their fifth game in a row after winning three of their first four to start the season. Now, it's unfamiliar territory for the 38-year-old star quarterback in his career.
Aaron Rodgers' worst stretch of his career since becoming the Packers' starter back in 2008
This is the longest losing streak under Aaron Rodgers since his first season as the Packers' starter back in the 2008 season. That season, the Packers lost seven of their last nine games, finishing with a record of 6-10. He threw 13 interceptions that season and he currently stands at seven this season.
After three straight seasons with double-digit wins under center, the 10-time Pro Bowler is staring at a losing record. Green Bay sits in second place in the NFC North with a 3-6 record, and making the playoffs seems like a long shot.
Aaron Rodgers has eight games remaining to push for the postseason. We'll see if the future Hall of Famer can get the Packers back on track and into the playoffs.
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