Aaron Rodgers heaved a sigh of relief when he met the press on Sunday night. Green Bay Packers ended their losing streak in a nervy battle. They have come out with smiles. The game headed into overtime as their opponents; the Cowboys didn’t give up. It further upped the ante. But a fighting Rodgers kept going. He pushed hard for the result.
In the end, they closed out their weeks of disappointments with a 31-28 victory. Notably, Matt LaFleur’s men scored above 30 points in a game after a long interval. Previously, the 2011 Super Bowl winners extended a stretch of losses. A downward trend of that sort had made their position vulnerable in the league.
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In the presser, a visibly relaxed Rodgers spoke about the expulsion of the demons. “Well, there were a lot of demons that were exercised today, I think,” he said. “Sometimes you can explain the feelings that we have in energetic ways and I decided we’re gonna win this weekend’s game. Wish it was like that every single week,” he added.
Aaron Rodgers infuses positive energy after a series of setbacks
A talismanic campaigner, A-Rod, narrated the journey of the struggling Packers. He remarked the team was pushed to rock bottom because of the series of losses. Later on, an energetic Aaron Rodgers voluntarily accepted the role of the team revival alongside the HC.
He admitted he exchanged brutally honest remarks with many players. As a result, the Packers’ locker room experienced several heated arguments. Meanwhile, the situation has changed now. A win is a good beginner to rediscover the lost touch, believes the QB.
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Christian Watson scripts the Packers’ success with a stunning show
WR Christian Watson played a remarkable role in the Packers’ revival. The second-round pick caught three TD passes on Sunday in the 31-28 OT win over the Cowboys. An ideal replacement for Davante Adams could be in the making, thinks Rodgers about the young talent. The senior pro is impressed with the new kid on the block who asks sensible questions in team meetings.
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Meanwhile, coach Mike McCarthy’s return to Lambeau Field did not bore fruit with that loss. But he can probably feel less tensed. Because the Cowboys are still in a strong position. But will this win instill momentum in the Packers’ camp? Earlier, they had made losing a habit. But now, they can just switch the reversal and pull the trigger if they try. Why? The reason is simple. NFL is all about momentum.
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