Aaron Rodgers liked what Packers’ offense, O-line…
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“We talked about momentum, and that was important, but I really wanted to get out there with Dave and Josh. That was my main focus,” Rodgers said. “Obviously wanted to get Davante his record, but get some rhythm within the offense, get some rhythm with those two guys especially. We’ve got to figure out what our best five is and what our healthiest five is.”
Due to injuries and various other circumstances, the Packers have had to be incredibly flexible on the offensive line this season. In addition to Bakhtiari and Myers, the Packers also lost Pro Bowler Elgton Jenkins and Billy Turner to knee injuries. The team is hopeful to get Turner back for the playoffs, while Jenkins’ season is officially over.
In Myers’ stead, veteran Lucas Patrick started the past 10 games at center before sliding to right guard on Sunday next to veteran right tackle Dennis Kelly, who hadn’t played an offensive snap all season until Turner went down against the Bears in Week 14.
The light has been forming at the end of the tunnel, though. Nijman stemmed the tide at left tackle, while Turner is nearing a return as well. There’s also rookie fourth-round pick Royce Newman, who finished the game at right guard after Patrick relieved Myers at center.
“I think we have a lot of depth, which is a good thing to have,” Rodgers said. “We’ll see what Billy’s status is moving forward for the playoffs, but I like where we’re at offensively up front and I think that’s what today was most about.”
Rodgers looked good in his four offensive series, leading the Packers down the field on a 13-play, 74-yard scoring series to start the game and exiting after a seven-play, 75-yard TD drive before halftime. Both possessions ended with touchdown passes to third-year receiver Allen Lazard.
Rodgers finished his 17th NFL season having completed 366-of-531 passes (68.9%) for 4,115 passing yards, 37 touchdowns and four interceptions. His 111.9 passer rating led the league this year.
“I like what we accomplished,” Rodgers said. “It wasn’t too dissimilar to Week 2 against them. They were ahead 17-14 at half, I believe we ended up beating them 35-17. It felt very similar to that and we feel good about offensively where we’re at and what we accomplished today.”
More on Adams: With a 13-yard catch near the end of the first quarter, Adams officially broke Jordy Nelson’s single-season franchise record of 1,519 receiving yards.
With six first-half catches for 55 yards, Adams finished the year with the team record for both receptions (123) and receiving yards (1,553). He’s also tied with Sterling Sharpe for the most single-season receiving touchdowns, at 18 from last season.
Adams said after the game that Nelson already had texted him his congratulations, while at his son Royal’s football game.
“It feels great, man,” Adams said. “If I continue to rack them up and do my part, it puts us in a really good position. That’s what makes me feel best about going out and being able to get a record or have a successful game.”
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