Packers defeat Rams 24-12 to keep playoff hopes alive
Associated PressGREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers aren’t giving up hope they can still reach the playoffs, even as they remain multiple games below.500. Dillon ran for two scores, Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Aaron Jones and the Packers kept their playoff hopes afloat with a 24-12 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night amid freezing conditions. Rodgers went 22 of 30 for 229 yards with a touchdown and interception to win his ninth straight “Monday Night Football” start, even though the four-time MVP acknowledged he’s at the stage of his career when these late kickoffs aren’t so much fun. Mayfield wasn’t as effective Monday, going 12 of 21 for 111 yards with a touchdown and interception His touchdown was an 8-yarder to Tyler Higbee, the first touchdown by a Rams tight end this season.