PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Aaron Rodgers watched helplessly from the sideline, hoping the defense could get a big stop to preserve his biggest win.
When Tramon Williams intercepted Michael Vick’s pass in the end zone, Rodgers threw his hands up and pumped his fist. It was a low-key celebration by Brett Favre standards, but perhaps one that was fitting – Rodgers has finally shed the ghost of Favre.
He’s building his own legacy with the Green Bay Packers, and now has his first playoff victory. Rodgers threw three touchdown passes while seldom-used rookie James Starks ran for 123 yards in a 21-16 wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
“Well, in all my time being a football fan, I have never seen one player win a game all by himself,” Rodgers said afterward. “It’s a good team win for us and I will let you guys write what you want on that.”
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