What You Might've Missed: Making it work on third down

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This is just a case of Rodgers seeing everything, as he often does, and reacting quickly with a smart decision. The Lions botch their pass rush, either due to a miscommunication about a stunt, or because LB Jamie Collins (58) freelances to the detriment of the unit. Either way, when Collins tries to loop around and no one fills his rush lane, Rodgers takes advantage of the opening. Even though he has WR Allen Lazard (13) open for the first down as he breaks the pocket, Rodgers just pump fakes, knowing he can get the yards he needs.


Play No. 2: Third-and-1 from the Detroit 39, first quarter, 2:16 left