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4 ways Packers’ Aaron Rodgers can finish strong and win fourth MVP

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown scored by Aaron Jones #33 against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown scored by Aaron Jones #33 against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 12: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a touchdown pass during the third quarter of the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on December 12, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

How Aaron Rodgers can win MVP: Close gap on touchdown passes

As it stands right now, Brady has a sizeable lead when it comes to touchdowns (38-30) and it’s important Rodgers closes that gap down the stretch. The good news is Rodgers has been hot over his last three games, accounting for 11 total touchdowns during that span. He’ll need more of that and then some to close the season.

The Packers face the Baltimore Ravens this week who will be without stud cornerback Marlon Humphrey. The Raven’s pass defense struggled even with him in so Green Bay should be able to exploit them. The Packers then face the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. Overall, that’s a favorable schedule for Rodgers to go bonkers and finish strong.

The other part of the equation will be Brady. Green Bay needs him to slow down a bit, as he’s coming off a couple of strong performances on his own end. They finish their season against the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, and Panthers again. That’s a very soft schedule that should also be conducive to Brady finishing strong.

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