Earlier this week, in a radio interview, Aaron Rodgers' spelled out the word "R-E-L-A-X" to all the fans freaking out about the Packers' struggles early on this year. He got them to relax in Sunday's game against the Bears. Rodgers played magnificent throwing for 302 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 38-17.
"It's a long season, there's always going to be freak outs along the way. I just wanted to remind everybody that it's a long season and at some point we're going to get this thing figured out," said Aaron Rodgers.
This game featured also no punts by either team. According to ESPN, this was the first time neither team punted in a game in the last 22 years.
The Packers had some serious troubles with their offensive line and their run game. Today, Rodgers executed well and got a running touchdown on their very first drive which set the tone.
For the Bears, their defense was exposed. It was known the defense was banged up, noting that Jared Allen was out in this game, but the defense looks even more susceptible to the pass in the weeks to come. Injuries have plagued a lot of teams but the Bears may see the worst of it on the defensive end.
The Packer's defense held up well, although giving up a big game to Matt Forte who had 169 combined yards.
"They just kept playing...Focusing on take aways. Our premier defensive players were getting their hands on the ball," said Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy.