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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Green Bay Packers started the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as favorites. However, the home team had a tough time in the first half with the Jaguars defense giving Aaron Rodgers and Co. some problems in the middle.

But, as usual, the 2-time NFL MVP found a way to break a determined Jaguars defense.

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Aaron Rodgers throws a banger to MVS against the Jaguars

The Packers were trailing by 3 points early on in the first half. Aaron Rodgers threw a splitting pass to talented wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

The 26-year-old then went on to run to the endzone to complete a touchdown and put the first points on the scoreboard for the home team.

The Florida-born athlete was smart enough to use the referee as a shield against the Jaguars defenders in order to make his way to the endzone.

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USA Today via Reuters

At the end of the first half, Rodgers went 16 of 20, throwing for 200 yards, including 1 touchdown. The California-born quarterback also registered 1 rushing touchdown in the second quarter.

On 2 receptions, Marquez Valdes-Scantling registered 100 receiving yards with 1 receiving TD. The Packers ended the first 30 with a 7-point lead over the Jaguars.

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Will they add another win to their 2020 NFL campaign, or is there a late plot twist awaiting us in the second half? Tune in to find out.

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