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Aaron Rodgers Proves Running Skills Against Bengals: Fantasy Implications

The Bengals couldn’t slow down Aaron Rodgers on the ground Thursday night. We break down the fantasy implications.

Aug 23, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE
Aug 23, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE
Aug 23, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

Aaron Rodgers proved that his arm doesn't do all the talking in his third game of the 2012 preseason. The Pro Bowl quarterback completed 12 of 22 passes for 154 yards and an interception, but he also rushed for 52 yards and six carries and two touchdowns against the Bengals.

Analysis: Rodgers was picked off by Terence Newman early in the second quarter, but aside from that mistake he looked like his usual self. He didn't stuff the stat sheet with touchdowns through the air, but that was due to his nice footwork on the ground. Rodgers showed that his value doesn't just lie in his ability to pick apart defenses with that cannon of his. He can make opponents pay with ability to scramble. Do you really need any other reason to draft this guy? Expect big things this year, again.

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