10 snapshots that capture the chaotic essence of NFL Week 1

9. Aaron Rodgers having an existential crisis no ayahuasca can cure

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 11: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Packers 23-7. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

If Week 1 is the week to overreact to season openers, let’s have a little fun with Aaron’s disdain as he gazes downfield.

It can be cruel to mock a team in a loss, but like Russell before him, Aaron trotted into Week 1 on a high horse as he faced the Minnesota Vikings. He laughed at the idea that other teams in his division retain a basic level of hope at succeeding — it’s not possible with Mr. Rodgers in the neighborhood.

But it was Rodgers who failed to show up against the Vikings, with former teammate Za’Darius Smith’s shutdown of a Rodgers block saying it all.

Following the game, Rodgers took his receivers to task, which even if it’s true, isn’t a commendable move at quarterback.

Rodgers claims he owns Soldier Field, and he has owned the NFC North for quite some time. But when his hubris causes him to own himself, he never wants to come and collect.