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Mission Man Aaron Rodgers Gives Major Update About Recovery Ahead of Titanic Battle

Published 11/17/2022, 12:20 AM EST

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Aaron Rodgers is a man of focus. The Packers superstar is all charged up after the game against the Cowboys. Matt LaFleur and his men cut short their losing streak. After five successive defeats, the 2011 Super Bowl winners came back in style in an OT win. 

In the presser, A-Rod had maintained he was still nursing a thump injury that hit him down in London a month ago. The four-time MVP winner said he has set the bye week as the time frame for complete healing. 

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Will Aaron Rodgers play against the Titans?

Aaron Rodgers missed practice last Wednesday. The iconic QB had an injury on his right thumb in the final play in London against the Giants. At present, the exact diagnosis of his injury is unknown. But a visibly frustrated superstar had maintained that he has not been feeling good with his throwing.

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However, a clash against the Titans with a 6-3 record is unmissable for a talent like Rodgers. The veteran of 18 seasons battled with the pain in order to make himself available for the Thursday encounter. A-Rod is ready for the giant battle, despite issues in throwing. 

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Why thumb injury is a concern for A-Rod?

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The injury is playing a major factor in his performance. The 38 YO appeared painful after each collision, invoking possibilities of a re-injury. A veteran with caution, Aaron Rodgers, hasn’t explained the injury in major detail to the press. 

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He maintained he is in good shape, despite some issues. A healthy right thumb could make his team up better with rookie Christian Watson, who delivered an impactful performance on Sunday night. 

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A-Rod will celebrate his 39th birthday on December 2. He expects to be fully fit around that time frame. Will it lead to a remarkable comeback for the Packers? We never know. Because sports witnesses fightbacks and setbacks in a flash.  

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Nidheesh Kumar

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Nidheesh Kumar is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Masters in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and was previously a sports journalist with Telangana Today. An avid enthusiast, Nidheesh is a loyal fan of writing and conversations revolving anything remotely around sports.
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Gurjyot Singh Dadial