Aaron Rodgers Playoff Passing Stats Against Pass Rushers

I thought it would be fun to look at Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passing stats in the 3 playoff games against different types of rushes. I have the overall totals in the first table and then each game broken down by each time he dropped back in order that it happened. I also logged the scrambles as well as the plays that resulted in a penalty on either the offense and defense. In addition I logged whether or not the opposing team blitzed and the personnel that was blitzing.

The numbers are pretty much what you would expect from Rodgers. When teams have only rushed 3 and 4 pass rushers, they only sacked him 3 times on 60 drop backs. He also scrambled on another 3. 5 of his 6 playoff touchdown passes have come against 4 man rushes and his numbers are quite good as you can see.

Against the blitz, Rodgers has fared pretty well with a 8.2 YPA. 2 of the 5 sacks he suffered came against the blitz and 3 of his 6 scrambles also came against the blitz. Rushing 6 though seemed to do the trick against Rodgers as that is where his stats suffered. I only logged 10 times that happening and he was sacked once and two other plays there were penalties.

By watching the tape, it is obvious the Steelers must get constant pressure on Rodgers and it would be advisable to disguise it as best as possible. Merely rushing 3 and 4 men against Rodgers has not done the trick thus far. Rodgers must be pressured and kept in he pocket as he can make plays with his legs just as easy and is good at ducking and side stepping the pass rush.