Aaron Rodgers' 5 most memorable NFL playoff wins

Divisional Playoffs - Dallas Cowboys v Green Bay Packers
Divisional Playoffs - Dallas Cowboys v Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been one of the best regular-season players ever, but when he gets to the postseason, he is not as lethal. His 11-9 record does make for uneasy reading as the Packers embark on another playoff campaign.

Green Bay's quarterback just about has no equal during the regular season, aside from Tom Brady, but in the playoffs, Tampa's quarterback is head and shoulders above him.

Rodgers has won a Super Bowl and 11 playoff games, but what are his five most memorable?

Aaron Rodgers' 5 most memorable playoff wins

#5 - 2014 NFC Divisional Playoffs: Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys

For Cowboys fans, the "Dez caught it" game. Coming into the Divisional round, Rodgers was hobbled by his calf injury but produced when it was needed the most.

The Cowboys had DeMarco Murray rushing for 123 yards on 25 carries, but Rodgers, clearly bothered by his injury, threw for three touchdowns and 316 passing yards as the Packers won 26-21 and progressed in the playoffs.


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#4 - 2016 NFC Divisional Playoffs: Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers

Divisional Round - Green Bay Packers v Dallas Cowboys
Divisional Round - Green Bay Packers v Dallas Cowboys

Again, the Packers ended the Dallas Cowboys' playoff dream, but this time it was at Jerry World. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott were both in their rookie seasons and led Dallas to a 12-5 record.

Rodgers led the Packers to a superb victory, throwing for 355 yards and two touchdowns. However, his best moment came in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. Facing a third-and-20 in his own territory, Rodgers produced a superb throw to tight end Jared Cook. Kicker Mason Crosby kicked his second 50+ yard field goal to seal a memorable win for the Packers.

#3 - 2016 Wild Card Playoffs: Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants

Wild Card Round - New York Giants v Green Bay Packers
Wild Card Round - New York Giants v Green Bay Packers

This was the game that came before the Cowboys spectacle. Rodgers & Co. were facing Eli Manning and the Giants at Lambeau Field. Green Bay's quarterback was simply sensational. He threw for four touchdowns and 362 passing yards in the 38-13 win.

The highlight of the game was Rodgers connecting with his best friend Randall Cobb on a Hail Mary attempt at the end of the first half.

#2 - 2010 NFC Divisional Playoffs: Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons

Divisional Playoffs - Green Bay Packers v Atlanta Falcons
Divisional Playoffs - Green Bay Packers v Atlanta Falcons

As far as stats go, this was perhaps Rodgers' best ever playoff game. Facing the Atlanta Falcons, the Packers obliterated the home side in a 48-21 demolition.

Green Bay's No. 12 was immaculate. He threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns. He also had only five incompletions for the game along with a rushing touchdown as the underdog Packers advanced.

#1 - Super Bowl XLV, 2011: Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Super Bowl XLV MVP And Winning Head Coach - Press Conference
Super Bowl XLV MVP And Winning Head Coach - Press Conference

A Super Bowl win has to be the most memorable playoff win for the Packers quarterback. He threw for three touchdowns and more than 300 yards in the 31-25 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Green Bay's No. 12 also won the Super Bowl MVP award for good measure. It is the only time he has made it to the NFL's ultimate game and starred. Rodgers and the Packers will be hoping they get back to the Super Bowl game again this season.

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