NFL Divisional Round: Winners and losers

NFL Divisional Round Winners and Losers: Manning, Luck, Seahawks and more

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Montori Hughes (95) celebrates following the game against the Denver Broncos in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 11, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) waves to the crowd after the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

WINNERS: Aaron Rodgers

The man limped out onto the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field (that has to be typed as if spoken with great seriousness) on one leg and beat the red-hot Dallas Cowboys.

While everyone is talking about whether Peyton Manning retires and what his legacy is or what Tony Romo’s legacy should be, all Rodgers does is set the bar higher and higher.

He has a heck of a job in taking on Seattle, but that’s next week’s problem. This week all he did was bring his team back from behind twice, throw for 316 yards and a trio of touchdowns and win the game with rookie Davante Adams as his leading receiver.

Seriously, in a decade or so when debating Rodgers’ Hall of Fame credentials and his legacy, there will be no actual debate. Rodgers is the best quarterback in football right now, and there shouldn’t be argument in that area either.

The only way it becomes any clearer is if he manages to hurt his other leg and loses an arm, but throws for 300 yards anyway against Seattle.

Next: LOSERS: Peyton Manning

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