The Green Bay Packers recently won a game against the Chicago Bears. They desperately needed the win. The Packers’ offense made bold moves with Christian Watson, helping them to secure three touchdowns. And given the history Aaron Rodgers holds against the Bears, many fans expected him to own the losing team yet again. But Green Bay’s chances to advance in the playoffs are still slim. Therefore, NFL Twitter once cherished the time when Rodgers played like a beast.
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In the Cardinals Arizona-Green Bay Packers game, the former wide receiver Jeff Janis emerged as the star. With the help of the reigning MVP QB, the 31-year-old ended the matchup in the craziest fashion. Even though the Packers lost the game by 26-20, every football fan remembers the magical moment vividly.
In the NFC Divisional Round, the Packers were fourth-and-20 stuck on their 4th-yard line. The score was 20-13 and only 55 seconds remained on the clock. It looked like the end for Aaron Rodgers and his team.
Fans reacted to Aaron Rodgers’ impressive gameplay
However, the former Super Bowl-winning QB found Janis for a 60-yard reception. This helped the game to continue.
In the last seconds of regulation, an off-balanced Rodgers threw a speculative 41-yard “Hail Mary” ball into the packed end zone. Janis again made the grab to make the score 20-19, and the extra point sent the game into overtime. In the last seconds of regulation, an off-balanced Rodgers threw a speculative 41-yard ‘Hail Mary’ ball into the packed end zone. Janis again made the grab to make the score 20-19, and the extra point sent the game into overtime.
Tom Brady is infamous for making exciting comebacks. He recently threw two touchdown passes when the Bucs faced the New Orleans Saints. Therefore, this fan commented:
Its like Tom Brady doesn't exist lol
— Brent (@ThaBrentster) December 10, 2022
This fan showed his disappointment and commented:
This still brings out my anger. McCarthy should have gone for two and ended it. We likely win as they were massively discombobulated
— Bwun (@BrianWunsch) December 10, 2022
Many fans were of the opinion that the Packers should have gone for two after Rodgers’ throw. That could have saved the team from losing the game.
Does anyone else feel like they should have went for two after this? I mean I know hindsight is 20/20 but at the moment I felt going for 2 would have been the best option.
— Damon Sewell (The Packers Family) (@packersfamily) December 10, 2022
This user was also of the same opinion:
Should’ve went for 2
— Louie (@Louie_Avella) December 10, 2022
A user complimented the game-play and commented:
That Hail Mary to Jeff Janis is the best throw in NFL history
— Ghiman McKinney 🦁🎬😏 (@GhimanMckinney) December 10, 2022
This user, along with praising A-Rod, gave their critical analysis of the game.
Rodgers' brilliance is definitely on display here, but if you end up losing the game, I don't feel it can be called "game saving."
— Steve Porter (@blazer2207) December 10, 2022
Arguably the clutchest sequence in NFL history.
Season on the line.
— Will (@CountryMusicReb) December 10, 2022
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This fan thought the throw was something Patrick Mahomes can easily achieve.
I think we all know Mahomes would do this. Pretty sure he engineered a 13 second drive already with everything on the line.
— Lithius (@Lithius72) December 11, 2022
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For the rest of the season, fans will undoubtedly look to their favorite quarterback to deliver explosive plays similar to the one he produced against the Cardinals in 2016.
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