Aaron Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a landing whereas Inexperienced Bay defenders intercepted three passes within the fourth quarter in a 26-20 NFL victory on Sunday at Miami.
The triumph lifts the Packers to 7-8, degree with Seattle and Detroit and one-half recreation behind Washington for the ultimate NFC playoff berth.
Inexperienced Bay picked off Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa to arrange discipline targets of 28 and 26 yards by Mason Crosby and a closing Packers interception by Rasul Douglas within the dying seconds sealed their third victory in a row.
“A big day for us. Our protection got here up and performed excellent,” Rodgers stated. “We have been down 20-10 and scored the final 16 factors. Offensively we struggled within the pink zone. However this was particular.”
The Dolphins suffered their fourth consecutive defeat and fell to 8-7, clinging to the final AFC playoff berth by a single recreation over 4 rivals with two video games remaining.
Inexperienced Bay was aided with Saturday losses by Detroit, Seattle and Washington.
“All the pieces we wanted to occur this weekend occurred,” Rodgers stated. “I am actually pleased with our crew. We discovered a approach to win and the best way our protection stepped up the previous few drives was excellent.”
The Packers end with dwelling video games in frigid Inexperienced Bay in opposition to Detroit and Minnesota, who play in enclosed venues.
“Couple of dome groups coming in,” Rodgers famous. “It has been chilly up in Inexperienced Bay.”
In a matchup of groups eradicated from playoff competition, the Los Angeles Rams routed visiting Denver 51-14.
Cam Akers carried 23 occasions for 118 yards and three touchdowns whereas Baker Mayfield accomplished 24 of 28 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns for the Rams, who had 4 interceptions within the romp.
“When you’ll be able to run the ball like that, every part works,” stated Mayfield.
Tampa Bay will play later at Arizona with the Buccaneers (6-8) needing a street victory to remain forward of Carolina and New Orleans within the NFC South division.
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