Loser: Aaron Rodgers ends epic interception-free home streak
It finally happened. Aaron Rodgers threw a pick at home, which is something that has not occurred since December 2, 2012.
Aaron Rodgers showing he is, indeed, capable of making human-type mistakes https://t.co/3Qqmw2xKdK #STLvsGB
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) October 11, 2015
After 20 straight games and 586 attempts at Lambeau Field, Rodgers was intercepted by St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis on a pass intended for tight end Richard Rodgers. Worse still, Rodgers got picked off again by cornerback Trumaine Johnson on a pass intended for James Jones later in the game.
Prior to this contest, the last time Rodgers was intercepted at home was by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith – something that Rodgers couldn’t recall. When he was reminded about the pick that resulted from a toss to Randall Cobb who threw it back to Rodgers, who then took a deep shot to Greg Jennings, this was Rodgers response (via ESPN):
“That’s what it was? Shouldn’t have called that play.”
Sunday’s interceptions ended Rodgers’ 16 home game interception-free streak. However, the Packers destroyed the Rams, 24-10, and remain undefeated with a record of 5-0.