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Aaron Rodgers’ fate is turning towards the positive after weeks of dismay. The Packers are back in playoff contention. Green Bay picked up a vital win over the LA Rams and made themselves relevant. But A-Rod remains a figure who often becomes subject to criticism. The most recent example is his comments following the Week 15 victory, which have sparked outrage among NFL fans.

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The Packers have made a strong comeback and have three more games to go. Two games would be a divisional rivalry against the Vikings and the Lions. During his post-game interview, Aaron Rodgers was successful in irking the fans of an NFC North adversary.

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A-Rod is getting flak from the Detroit fans

When ESPN’s Lisa Salters listed to Aaron Rodgers after the play that all final three adversaries have winning records, Rodgers paused to provide a technical aspect. The Packers’ QB1 mentioned, “Well, one of them is at .500 right now.” Rodgers’ reference was to the Detroit Lions, a franchise that the Packers have torched all these years.

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It led to NFL fans, especially the Lions enthusiasts expressing criticism over Aaron Rodgers.

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A user expressed his hate over A-rod more than any other athlete.

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However, a user said how a franchise that did nothing for years has a perky fanbase.

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This user also did not understand the hate over the Packers QB1.

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Another user is hopeful that the Dolphins would destroy them.

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This user also predicted the Packers losing to the Dolphins.

However, this user said the Lions need to focus on the Panthers.

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This user said A-Rod’s smirk says that he still owns the Lions.

But this user countered, saying Rodgers praised the Lions.

Rodgers might be trying some psychological games. But the Packers’ struggles were visible in their latest game.

Aaron Rodgers was enraged after an incompletion by Christian Watson

The Packers defeated the Rams, reviving their playoff hopes. But Aaron Rodgers appeared enraged at his teammate at one point. The Packers’ starting quarterback threw a pass to Christian Watson around the goal line. However, the receiver was not looking for the ball. Rodgers was understandably upset with the rookie after the pass was incomplete.

Rodgers discussed the incompletion with ESPN’s Lisa Salters after the Packers picked up a sweep. “You want to catch touchdowns, you run the right routes,” Rodgers responded.

Will the Packers make the playoffs despite their unpredictable season? It is open to scrutiny.

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