NFL power rankings: Playoff picture taking shape heading into Week 17
By Peter Panacy
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So, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is pretty important to the Green Bay Packers, isn’t he.
Rodgers (collarbone), who was shelved for the rest of the season after Green Bay was eliminated last week, was the subject of some controversy after going back on injured reserve again.
Just check out the following:
This is very interesting:
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 24, 2017
Several teams around the league complained to commissioner Goodell that the #Packers placed Aaron Rodgers back on IR without designating a new injury. In that case, NFL rules say he should be released and become a free agent. (via @AdamSchefter)
Rodgers forced to be a free agent? Wow. Wouldn’t that be something!
Regardless, the Packers aren’t good without Rodgers. Backup QB Brett Hundley finished with two interceptions and a forgettable 30.2 passer rating against a top-tier Minnesota Vikings, who dealt Green Bay an insulting shutout loss at home at Lambeau Field.
Next year, Packers. Next year.