Packers’ Rodgers throws two interceptions in goal-to-go conditions

DETROIT — Aaron Rodgers is doing issues he is by no means executed earlier than, and that is not an excellent factor for the Inexperienced Bay Packers.

For the primary time in his profession, Rodgers threw two interceptions in goal-to-go conditions on Sunday towards the Detroit Lions.

And it was simply the second time in Rodgers’ profession that he has thrown picks on every of the primary two drives a recreation. He had not executed that since Week 17 of the 2013 at Chicago.

Lions cornerback Kerby Joseph bought Rodgers on first-and-goal from the 5 on the opening drive after his move deflected off linebacker Derrick Barnes’ helmet. Then defensive finish Aidan Hutchinson bought Rodgers on fourth-and-goal on the 1-yard line. Each interceptions got here in the long run zone.

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Rodgers has now had a deflected move end in an interception in consecutive weeks. He had not had an interception of that selection since 2015 earlier than this stretch, in accordance with ESPN Stats & Data.

The interception on the primary drive was Rodgers’ first in a goal-to-go state of affairs because the 2019 season, ending a streak of 52 straight video games with out throwing a decide in a goal-to-go state of affairs.

The Packers had two turnovers in goal-to-go conditions towards the Payments in 2006. They misplaced the sport 24-10.