The Bad: They did not win. That is what it comes down to. I hear talk about "Rodgers is doing his job, it’s the team that is losing." The quarterback's job is to WIN for your team. Sure he is statistically better than Favre at this point in the season, but he is not winning! A record of 4-4 is not what the Packers had in mind when they handed the job to Rodgers. Rodgers also failed to come through in the clutch when the Packers had two opportunities to win the game in regulation.
The Pick
The NFL is all about winning and quarterbacks are the players expected to do just that. Problem is, my article is not the NFL and it takes more than winning to win my pick. That is why Aaron Rodgers is my pick this week. He played the tougher of the two opponents and had superior stats.
Favre could have won this week if he had tossed a touchdown and avoided that interception, but Rodgers played too well against the undefeated Titans to give Favre this week.
Aaron Rodgers takes a 5-4 lead on Favre.
Final Thoughts
Whether you think Brett Favre is the best quarterback in NFL history or not, you cannot deny his productivity. Brett Favre's name comes up in so many records. Whether it is wins, starts, stats...whatever! When he retires (for good) he will be remembered as the most productive quarterback of all time.
Aaron Rodgers is playing well, but the Packers aren't winning. This team is better than 4-4 and I can't keep blaming injuries. Rodgers needs to maximize the play of his team as the leader. It’s time he stopped being content with his start and realize Favre's legacy was more than stats.
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