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3. QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Why isn’t one of the most prolific quarterbacks in recent memory number one of the list? Remember, this is a game-by-game previews, not a fantasy football draft.

Since becoming the Green Bay Packers’ starting quarterback in 2008, Aaron Rodgers has combined to thrown exactly four times as many touchdown passes (256) as interceptions (64). That’s an average of 32 scores to eight picks per season. In 2015, Rodgers was a “bit” below average with 31 touchdown passes and eight interceptions. Chalk that up to no Jordy Nelson and a less-effective Eddie Lacy, an unsung part of the passing game.

If you think those numbers are serious, look at the figures since 2011. In 72 regular-season outings, Rodgers has served up 170 scores while being picked off only 33 times. In nearly half (32) of those games, he’s thrown for at least three touchdowns. And Rodgers remains unsung as a running threat, especially when it comes to in the red zone.

A year ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars finished 29th in the league in pass defense and surrendered 29 touchdown passes. The secondary has been bolstered by the free-agent additions of cornerback Prince Amukamara and free safety Tashaun Gipson, as well as 2016 first-round pick Jalen Ramsey. But look for Rodgers to take aim at former teammate Davon House on more than one occasion.

With Nelson, Lacy, fellow wide receives Randall Cobb, Davante Adams and tight ends Jared Cook and Richard Rodgers at the talented quarterback’s disposal, the Green Bay passing attack will roll up some serious numbers.

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