Rodgers erased 20-point deficit in 2018 Packers opener

Green Bay won 24-23 on a 75-yard touchdown.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

A classic Aaron Rodgers comeback occurred when these two division rivals met 🍿 @packers https://t.co/dTzwUXub77 Via @NFL on X

What happened: After leaving in the second quarter with a knee injury, Rodgers returned and threw touchdown passes on three straight second-half possessions. Green Bay took its first lead with 2:13 left, then forced a turnover on downs to close the game.

Why it matters: The win opened Green Bay's 100th season and tied the largest comeback victory of Rodgers' career. His other rally from 20 points down ended with the 2015 Hail Mary in Detroit.

By the numbers: Rodgers completed 20 of 30 passes for 286 yards, three touchdowns and a 130.7 rating. After halftime, he went 17 of 23 for 273 yards.

What to watch: Rodgers has said 2026 will be his final NFL season, setting an endpoint for additions to his comeback ledger.

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