Even with a former first-round draft pick at backup, Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he never considered resting Aaron Rodgers after the four-time MVP broke his throwing thumb this season.
Rodgers confirmed Wednesday he broke the thumb on his throwing hand during the final play in Week 5 against the New York Giants. He has played six games, throwing more than 200 passes, since the injury. Rodgers’ completion percentage dipped five points, from 67 before breaking his thumb to 62 since. His passer rating declined from 95.7 before to 91.1 after.
Regardless, LaFleur said giving Jordan Love a start so Rodgers could rest his thumb a week or two was never a move the team contemplated.