Packers and Jets Win: Rodgers Vs. Favre

Well you knew there would be comparisons, they are unavoidable when a trade includes someone like Brett Favre.  The Packers put their trust in Aaron Rodgers and moved on from the Brett Favre era, but did they make the correct choice?  Since it is only Week 1 of the NFL season, it is impossible to make the call this early.  However, we can take a look at how each player faired with their new roles in Week 1.  While both Aaron and Brett saw their opponents come close to driving down with less than a minute left and handing them a loss, yet they both won.  Let us take a glance at some stats.

Passing Yards: Favre edges out Rodgers 194 to 178

Completions:  Rodgers completed three more passes at 18 compared to Favre’s 15

Completion Percentage: Simple math, both threw 22 times and the above states who completed more. 81.8 to 68.2 Rodgers.

Touchdowns: Both have two for a tie.  Rodgers threw for one and ran in another, while both Favre’s were on passing plays.

Passer Rating: Favre wins the battle 125.9 to 115.5 A result of Favre’s touchdowns both being threw the air, and his yards per completion being higher.

Mobility: Aaron Rodgers wins this flat out, rushing six times for 36 yards, compared to Favre’s three rushes and two yards.

Final Analysis: Brett Favre was himself, taking chances and winning the game. Neither quarterback threw an interception.  While Favre is owned 100% compared to 89% in fantasy leagues on ESPN.com, owners may need to consider adding Rodgers as a reserve.  The Jets played a one win team from last year in the Dolphins, while Aaron Rodgers won against a team who barely missed the playoffs.  I believe that Rodgers had the better game, only because of the tremendous amount of pressure he had on his shoulders.  He is the unproven quarterback and came out and played a solid game.  Favre may have had to deal with the pressure of New York, but Rodgers had to see it from the whole NFL world.  Bottom line, the trade seems to be working well for both teams after Week 1, but do not get carried away. It is only one game.

Score after Week 1:

Favre 0 Rodgers 1