Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 33 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Packers’ season opener Thursday night against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Rodgers didn’t have much time to throw and couldn’t sustain drives throughout the evening.
Aaron Rodgers disappoints fantasy owners in season debut
It probably would have been wise to sit the stud quarterback for Week 1 against the Seahawks.
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The Packers lost right tackle Bryan Bulaga due to injury in the second quarter. His replacement, Derek Sherrod, looked clueless in his attempts to protect Rodgers. Green Bay appears to have serious issues keeping its quarterback upright once again.
Fantasy impact: This matchup goes to show owners that it’s acceptable to bench some of your studs against the Seahawks defense. Rodgers will put in much better days for fantasy numbers, but the Seahawks are simply a tough team to face.
Green Bay faces a friendlier defense in Week 2, as they take on the Jets in a matchup that should help Rodgers look like he’s back to normal. Rodgers is still a must-start in every league you own him in.
