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For the first time since 2022, Aaron Rodgers will visit Chicago, but just like old times, he will once again be the most hated man in the building.
The 41-year-old, of course, was the Bears’ archrival as the Green Bay Packers’ starting quarterback for 15 seasons, going 25-5 against them, including the playoffs.
In 2021, Rodgers stated that he “still owns[ed]” the Bears, which certainly can’t be argued. However, now as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’s ready to put the rivalry behind him.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates his rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Green Bay Packers’ 24-14 victory at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA Today Network)
“I’d rather not be [the villain]. I’m not in Green Bay anymore. I feel like we can let bygones be bygones. Maybe. I guess I can,” Rodgers told reporters Wednesday. “It’s a great rivalry. I mean, in the history of all sports, they talk about [Los Angeles] the lakers and the [Boston] Celts and the [Boston] Red Sox and the [New York] Yankees. You have to talk about the Packers and the Bears. And there have been great memories there.”
But Rodgers went a step further.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scores a rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Green Bay Packers’ 24-14 victory at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (Mike De Sisti/USA Today Sports)
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“When I first came to Green Bay, the Bears had the all-time series lead. When I left, the Packers had it,” he said. “From [Jordan Love] has taken control, even improved.
“But I hope those fans can put that behind them. I’m sure they can’t. Don’t expect them to. But I really enjoy the city. They have great sports.”
In his 29 regular season games against Chicago, Rodgers threw for 6,965 yards, 64 touchdowns and 10 interceptions with a passer rating of 109.0. In his only playoff game against his former NFC North rival (the NFC Championship before their victory in Super Bowl XLV), Rodgers threw for 244 yards and ran for a touchdown in a 21-14 victory.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs with the ball during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. (Dennis Wierzbicki/USA Today Sports)
Rodgers hasn’t lost to the Bears since Dec. 16, 2018, a 24-17 Bears win in Chicago. The Steelers and Bears will kick off on Sunday at 1 pm ET.
