There are three things certain in this life: death taxes, and Aaron Rodgers owning the Bears. While it was not primarily Rodgers who led the Packers to victory over Chicago on this day, he did just enough to help lead the Packers back in the fourth quarter for a 28-19 victory. The win helps keep Green Bay’s slim playoff hopes alive as the Washington Commanders tied with the New York Giants. Green Bay will still have win out (and have a lot of help) if they are to make it to the postseason. Still, they can only control their own games and winning this one was a step in the right direction.
Three Studs
Christian Watson
If there is anyone still out there pushing the “Christian Watson is a bust” narrative, it needs to be put to rest. The Packers’ second round pick had three receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown. He also added a 46-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. Watson now has nine total touchdowns this season: seven receiving touchdowns and two rushing ones. With four games left to play, the Packers’ rookie record of 13 touchdowns is well within reach for him.
You're not gonna catch @ChristianW2017!
4️⃣6️⃣-yard TOUCHDOWN 🙌#GBvsCHI | #ProBowlVote | #GoPackGo
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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 4, 2022
AJ Dillon
It was a good day for AJ Dillon to have his game of the season. With Aaron Jones limited due to an injury, Dillon got most of the carries. He ran the ball 18 times for 93 yards and a touchdown. He also added 26 yards as a receiver, giving him 119 total yards on the day.
Dad strength loading… 😁 https://t.co/jHAkAkatIA
— AJ Dillon (@ajdillon7) December 4, 2022
In case you missed the announcement, AJ Dillon revealed on social media that he and his wife are expecting their first child. Obviously, Dillon is very excited as seen in his Retweet, “Dad strength loading.”
Keisean Nixon
I thought about going with Allen Lazard here, who caught five of his six targets for a team-high 65 yards. However, I’ve been burned so much by bad Packers kick returners that I have to hand it to Keisean Nixon once again. Nixon had 102 kick return yards on four return attempts. Additionally, he had an interception on defense late in the game to effectively end it.
.@keiseannixon puts the game on ice with an INT! 🧊#GBvsCHI | #ProBowlVote | #GoPackGo
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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 4, 2022
Three Duds
Let’s be honest: the biggest dud every week is the Green Bay Packers defense and its coordinator. Once again, the team was dashed on the ground, giving up 155 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. For the fifth consecutive week, the Packers defense gave up over 400 total yards.
There has to be a change this offseason in the defensive room. There is simply too much talent on this roster to be playing this badly.
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