Is Aaron Rodgers playing tonight against the Browns?

Aaron Rodgers is always a talking point, no matter what he does. The latest topic of conversation concerning Rodgers is his toe. Rodgers has elected not to have surgery, meaning that he will have to deal with pain continually for the rest of the season. With all that being said, many are wondering the following: Will Aaron Rodgers play in the Packers' game against the Browns?

Rodgers has played on an injured toe for the last two games. Oddly enough, two of Rodgers' best games of the season have been his last two. During the Packers' December 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears, Rodgers attempted 37 passes, completed 29 and threw four touchdowns. The final score was 45-30, in favor of the Packers. And during their December 19 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Rodgers tied Brett Favre's touchdown pass record (442). The Packers won this matchup with a final score of 31-30.

The Packers are looking like Super Bowl contenders entering Week 16. But first, they must overcome the Cleveland Browns in Lambeau, and Rodgers must continue to deal with his injured toe.

Aaron Rodgers' toe continues to be an issue

Aaron Rodgers is on the run vs. Baltimore Ravens in Week 15

Aaron Rodgers' toe injury will linger for the remainder of the 2021 NFL season. Rodgers can continue to push through the pain, but he will feel it every play.

Still, fighting through the pain is better than the alternative, which is surgery. Rodgers has thrown for 609 yards, seven touchdowns, and no turnovers since his injury. That said, he's still clearly hurting as he was held out of practice every day this week.

But throughout the season, Rodgers has been the most efficient passer in the league.

Since the start of last season, Rodgers' numbers have been through the roof. He is the current MVP frontrunner in a year where MVP frontrunners have come and gone. His passing yardage total has leveled off since his MVP campaign last season. But his touchdown to interception ratio is a very impressive 30 to four.

Despite being 38 years old now, the 2010 Super Bowl champion hasn't seen his physical skills decline whatsoever.

Rodgers and the Packers will face the Browns in Week 16 and have a chance to move to 12-3. The NFC's number one seed is theirs for the taking if they handle business in the remaining three games on their schedule.

The Browns have been ravaged by COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. But they're getting healthier to face the Packers. Baker Mayfield, most notably, will be back on the field after missing the Las Vegas Raiders game due to being on the COVID list.

The Browns are a team with a lot of competitive spirit. They gave the Raiders everything they could handle in Week 15's loss.

But the Packers have operated at a different level since Matt LeFleur became head coach. Aaron Rodgers will look to continue the hot streak he and the Packers have been on as the march to the No. 1 seed continues.