By Dean Michaels, NFL Writer
Many NFL games are decided in the fourth quarter. The difference between a win and a loss can come down to a clutch performer. Some of the most memorable moments in NFL history have taken place with the game on the line.
Green Bay Packers quarterback AARON RODGERS embraces the opportunity to respond under pressure. Last year, Rodgers, who was named the league's Most Valuable Player, posted an NFL-best 114.3 passer rating in the fourth quarter.
"Aaron, his body of work at such a young age, his attention to detail, his discipline, I think it's really second to none," says Packers wide receiver GREG JENNINGS. "It's unparalleled."
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback JIM KELLY has also been impressed with Rodgers' play.
"He is without a doubt, in my mind, the best quarterback in the league and probably the best quarterback I've seen in years," says Kelly.
NFL quarterbacks with the highest fourth-quarter passer rating in 2011 (minimum 80 attempts)
Player | Team | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | TD | INT | Q4 Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||||||
Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay | 67 | 98 | 68.4 | 899 | 10 | 4 | 114.3 |
Eli Manning | Giants | 120 | 182 | 65.9 | 1,715 | 15 | 6 | 110.0 |
Tom Brady | New England | 95 | 143 | 66.4 | 1,223 | 11 | 4 | 107.1 |
Tony Romo | Dallas | 91 | 148 | 61.5 | 1,215 | 10 | 2 | 104.4 |
Drew Brees | New Orleans | 98 | 152 | 64.5 | 1,164 | 11 | 3 | 103.6 |
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