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Yet, Rodgers was at his best when adversity struck. His completion streak ended early in the third quarter when Valdes-Scantling dropped a pass that likely would've been a 53-yard touchdown. Two plays later, the Packers would have to punt for the first time.
The offense would then go three-and-out on its other third-quarter series, allowing Chicago to claw within five, 21-16, entering the fourth quarter.
When the chips were down, Rodgers rallied the offense on a 12-play, 76-yard scoring drive that ate 7 minutes, 35 seconds off the clock in the fourth quarter. He completed 7-of-8 passes for 64 yards, including a 9-yard pass to Adams on third-and-7 to keep the drive going.
He put the exclamation point on the victory after Adrian Amos' interception, connecting with Adams on the receiver's 18th TD catch of the season – tying Sterling Sharpe's franchise record.
Fittingly, after stressing production in the "gold" zone this season, Green Bay was a perfect 4-of-4 on Sunday to finish with a league-best TD conversion rate in what's often referred to as the red zone at 78.57%.
"This is a special season. This will always be a special season for me," Rodgers said. "I know I've talked probably too much about my mental state and what I've been working on. It's such a difficult time for so many people.
"I've really just tried to have a good perspective, an attitude of gratitude, and just to really enjoy every moment of this season. And that's why although it might not have been the most fun, just because I miss the fans, it was maybe the most special regular season."