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Peyton Manning on Aaron Rodgers Potentially Matching His 5 MVP Wins: “I Think You Just Retire and You Go Off Into the Sunset.”

Published 01/04/2022, 3:18 PM EST

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Aaron Rodgers has been simply sensational this season. While it is unsurprising to see a player of his caliber do well. What’s more surprising has been his consistency in delivering quality. His recent match-winning performance against the Vikings is a testament to why he is an MVP favorite this season.

Green Bay Packers destroy Minnesota Vikings’ playoff hopes

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In 2022’s first match of the year, the objective was simple for the Vikings – win the game and keep the playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately, they failed, and that too spectacularly. While losing quarterback Kirk Cousins before the crucial tie was tough, they should’ve performed better in a must-win tie against the Packers.

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Thanks to a sleeping defense and a toothless attack, Minnesota comfortably lost the match 37-10. As lackluster as the Vikings were, credit has to be given to Aaron Rodgers who made it look like a child’s play. The reigning MVP threw for a fantastic 288 yards with 2 TDs to complete a successful night.

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What does Peyton Manning think of Aaron Rodgers matching his 5 MVP records?

Packers‘ win against the Vikings also meant that they had yet again clinched the top seed in the NFC under Aaron Rodgers’ guidance. With his individual consistency and the Packers looking favorites for another Superbowl, it looks like Rodgers will win his third MVP this season.

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Discussing Aaron’s MVP chances this season on the Manningcast, Peyton Manning had only advice – win the fourth and retire before matching his 5 MVP wins. “If you win this fourth MVP, I don’t think you really wanna get to five,” said Peyton. “I think you just retire and you go off into the sunset.”

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What do you make of Peyton Manning’s comments? Was Manning really joking or was he throwing shade on the Packers’ QB? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Suresh Menon is an NFL and Football writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing BMM from St Xavier's College with his specialization in Advertising. Juventus is his favorite soccer club and he one day plans to go to Italy and watch a Juve match live.
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