Facing fourth and ten at the Dolphins 48 yard-line with just over a minute to play and a four point deficit, the Packers needed a boost from number 12. Aaron Rodgers, true to the "baaaaadd man" moniker that Stephen A. Smith of ESPN's First Take affectionately gave him, came through in the clutch. With the Dolphins Olivier Vernon bearing down on him, Rodgers stood firm in the pocket and delivered a strike to Jordy Nelson for an 18-yard gain and a first down.
Five plays later, Rodgers pulled off a Marino-esque fake-spike and throw to Davante Adams that nobody on either sideline was expecting. Then, to cap off a legendary drive, Rodgers went to his trademark back-shoulder throw to Andrew Quarless for the go-ahead score with three seconds left.
For Rodgers, the comeback was just part of the spectacular stat line of 15 touchdowns and only one interception that he has put up thus far this season. At his current pace, Rodgers will throw for 40 touchdowns and only three interceptions this season, which would be an unheard of touchdown to interception ratio.
His own coach, Mike McCarthy, is even running out of words to describe the unique talent that his quarterback brings to the table.
"I need to work on my vocabulary," McCarthy said. "The guy is a remarkable player."
Rather than words, perhaps numbers tell the story better of how special and rare a talent like Rodgers has been for the Packers.
According to Pro Football Reference, Rodgers has had only 1.7% of his career pass attempts intercepted, which is the lowest of any QB in the history of the game. His touchdown to interception ratio is also the best ever according to The Football Database, standing at 3.83 TD's per pick. The next closest is Tom Brady with 2.71 touchdowns per interception, a full touchdown lower than Rodgers. Pro Football Reference also has Rodgers atop their list of the greatest quarterback ratings of all time, a category he leads comfortably as well. Rodgers' career rating of 105.3 towers over Peyton Manning, who is nearly eight points lower at 97.5.
Rather than rush to label Rodgers the best quarterback in the history of the game, just sit back, relax and enjoy as he continues to put up Hall of Fame numbers.
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