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Aaron Rodgers blows hot in the cold to tie NFL record

Green Bay star quarterback delivers perfect first half as he throws six touchdown passes to equal NFL record as Packers rout Bears

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown with fans during their game against the Chicago Bears. Photo: AP

Hands stuffed into his pockets on a chilly night, Aaron Rodgers warmed up near the space heaters on Green Bay's sideline.

He smiled as he patted teammates on their helmets.

There was nothing much left to do in the middle of the third quarter on a record-setting night with the Packers leading NFC North rivals Chicago by 38 points.

If you extend plays, you look down the field and there's Jordy Nelson. He made some nice catches
Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers threw six touchdown passes to tie the franchise game record and match the NFL mark for a half, and the Packers routed the reeling Bears 55-14 on Sunday. Rodgers was 18 of 27 for 315 yards, throwing touchdown passes of 73 and 40 yards to Jordy Nelson to help the Packers (6-3) open a 42-0 half-time lead.

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"We just kind of got things going our way," Rodgers said.

"The line did a good job of giving me time to extend plays.

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"If you extend plays, you look down the field and there's Jordy Nelson. He made some nice catches."

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a 40-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears. Photo: USA Sports Today
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a 40-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears. Photo: USA Sports Today
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