The Peak of a Legend: Aaron Rodgers' Top 5 Career Moments

After the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round, there is a strong belief that Aaron Rodgers has played his final game. Rodgers’ career has been a masterclass in quarterback play, defined by pinpoint accuracy, incredible arm strength, and a remarkable ability to perform under pressure. Over his nearly two decades in the NFL, primarily with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers has created countless memories. He is a four-time NFL MVP and a Super Bowl champion, leaving an incedible mark on football history.

While his career is filled with statistical achievements and memorable games, a handful of moments stand above the rest, showcasing the legendary talent of one of the game’s all-time greats.

Aaron Rodgers Top Five Career Moments

5. The “I Still Own You” Game vs. Chicago Bears (2021)

Beyond the statistics and clutch throws, some moments capture the essence of a player’s mindset and relationship with a rival. In a 2021 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, after a crucial game-sealing touchdown run, Rodgers was captured on camera yelling, “All my f***ing life, I own you! I still own you!” towards the Bears fans.

Rodgers finished his Packers career with a dominant 25-5 record against the Bears, including postseason games. This moment perfectly encapsulated his long-standing dominance over Green Bay’s ancient rivals and became a viral signature of his competitive fire.

4. Winning a Fourth NFL MVP Award (2021)

Rodgers’ sustained excellence throughout his career is highlighted by his four Associated Press NFL MVP awards, a number surpassed only by Peyton Manning‘s five. The fourth MVP, won after the 2021 season, was particularly notable as he became the fifth player to win consecutive MVP’s.

In the 2021 season, Rodgers passed for over 4,100 yards and 37 touchdowns against just four interceptions, posting stellar numbers even while dealing with a broken toe. This accomplishment underscored his enduring dominance and exceptional command of the game late into his tenure with Green Bay.

3. The 3rd-and-20 Sideline Pass to Jared Cook (2017 Playoffs)

In the NFC Divisional playoffs against the top-seeded Dallas Cowboys, the Packers and Cowboys were tied at 31 with seconds remaining. Facing a daunting third-and-20 from their own 32-yard line with just 12 seconds left, Rodgers delivered one of the most remarkable passes in NFL history.

Rolling to his left, Rodgers unleashed a perfectly placed, 36-yard laser down the sideline to tight end Jared Cook. Cook made an incredible catch, dragging his toes just inside the boundary at the Cowboys’ 33-yard line. This spectacular play set up Mason Crosby for the game-winning 51-yard field goal as time expired, sending the Packers to the NFC Championship Game.

2. The “Miracle in Motown” Hail Mary (2015)

Perhaps Rodgers’ most iconic, improbable play came on a Thursday night in Detroit. Trailing the Detroit Lions 23-21 with no time left on the clock and the game seemingly over, a defensive facemask penalty gave the Packers one final, untimed down from their own 39-yard line.

Rodgers scrambled right, escaped pressure, and launched a 61-yard bomb into the end zone. Amid a sea of players, tight end Richard Rodgers emerged with the ball for an improbable game-winning touchdown catch. The “Miracle in Motown” was an instant classic, demonstrating Rodgers’ uncanny ability to produce magic when all hope seemed lost. It was the first of his record four completed “Hail Mary” passes in his career.

1. Super Bowl XLV Victory and MVP (2011)

The pinnacle of any NFL player’s career is a Super Bowl win, and Rodgers’ performance on February, 6, 2011, was a masterpiece. In just his third season as the full-time starter after taking over for Brett Favre, Rodgers led the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Steelers.

Rodgers was magnificent on the game’s biggest stage, completing 24 of 39 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns, earning the Super Bowl MVP award. His clutch performance included key connections with Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings, including a crucial third-and-10 conversion late in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. This victory solidified his status as an elite quarterback and brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to Titletown.