Von Miller confronted Aaron Rodgers after game
Von Miller and the Buffalo Bills defeated Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers 27-17 in Sunday Night Football in Week 8.
Miller spoke with Katherine Fitzgerald of the Buffalo News after the game and confirmed to her that he confronted Rodgers during the game. He said that he thought the Packers would pass the ball more since they were down in the game.
Von Miller said multiple times he was “shocked that (the Packers) ran the ball so much.” Here’s more from his quote on checking in on the strategy with Aaron Rodgers: https://t.co/eYER8tbOih
The Packers attempted 30 total passes in the game compared to their 31 total rushing attempts. Rodgers completed 19 passes out of 30 for 203 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. As a team, they ran the rock 31 times for 208 yards, but had no touchdowns. They averaged 6.7 yards per carry, with Aaron Jones leading the way going for 143 yards on 20 carries.
It makes sense why Miller questioned the Packers for not throwing as much, but it's hard to argue that their run game was more effective last night. No Packers player recorded more than five receptions, and the leading receiver, rookie Romeo Doubs, had only 62 receiving yards.
Rodgers connected with Samori Toure late in the game for a 37-yard touchdown pass. He also threw a touchdown earlier in the game to rookie Romeo Doubs for a 19-yard score.
Von Miller and Bills remain in first place in AFC East while Packers are in second place in NFC North
Following their victory over the Green Bay Packers, the Buffalo Bills remain in first place in their division. Meanwhile, the Packers fell another game behind the Minnesota Vikings for first place in the NFC North.
AFC EAST STANDINGS:
(After 8 Weeks)
Bills (6-1)
Jets (5-3)
Fins (5-3)
Pats (4-4)
The Bills improved to 6-1 in a closely contested division, with the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins right behind them, each at 5-3.
NFC North Standings through 8 weeks
(overall | division | conference)
Vikings 6-1 | 3-0 | 5-1
Packers 3-5 | 1-1 | 2-3
Bears 3-5 | 0-2 | 1-5
Lions 1-6 | 0-1 | 1-4
The Packers are tied for second place with the Chicago Bears in the NFC North, each with a 3-5 record. They both trail the Minnesota Vikings, who sit at 6-1 and are one of the biggest surprise teams this season.
The Green Bay Packers will look to get back on the winning track this Sunday. They will be on the road in Detroit facing their division opponent, the Lions. Meanwhile, Buffalo will play on the road against their division opponent, the New York Jets.