Aaron Rodgers's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Aaron Rodgers.

Aaron Rodgers is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He previously played college football at the University of California, where he set school records for interception rates. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2005, Rodgers is widely considered one of the greatest and most talented quarterbacks in NFL history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1962: Most Passing Yards

In 2013, Aaron Rodgers had a career-high 480 passing yards, becoming the first quarterback since Y. A. Tittle in 1962 to throw for at least 480 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in a game.

1966: Rodger's Passer Rating

In 2009, Aaron Rodger's passer rating of 103.2 was also third-highest in team history at the time, behind only Bart Starr's 105.0 rating in 1966 and 104.3 rating in 1968 (minimum 150 attempts).

1968: Rodger's Passer Rating

In 2009, Aaron Rodger's passer rating of 103.2 was also third-highest in team history at the time, behind only Bart Starr's 105.0 rating in 1966 and 104.3 rating in 1968 (minimum 150 attempts).

1969: Six Touchdown Passes

In week 10 of 2014, Aaron Rodgers became the second player in NFL history since Daryle Lamonica in 1969, to throw six touchdown passes in the first half of a game.

1970: Yards per Attempt

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers had 9.2 yards per attempt, which was the fourth-highest all-time since it became an official stat in 1970

1993: Brett Favre's Record

In 1993, Brett Favre set a record of 36 completions against the Bears. During a Week 7 game in 2015 against the Bears, Rodgers recorded a franchise record and career-high 39 completions, breaking Brett Favre's record.

1996: New Franchise Record

In 2009, the Packers set a new franchise record by scoring 461 total points, breaking the previous record held by the 1996 Super Bowl team (456).

2001: Single-Season School Record

In 2001, Aaron Rodgers set a single-season school record with 2,466 total yards while playing football at Pleasant Valley High School.

2003: Tied School Season Record

In 2003, Rodgers tied the school season record for 300-yard games with five and set a school record for the lowest percentage of passes intercepted at 1.43%.

2007: Third-Most Points Scored

In 2011, the Packers' offense set a franchise record for points scored in a season with 560, which as of 2016, is the third-most ever behind only the 2007 Patriots and 2013 Broncos.

2008: Peyton Manning's MVP Award

In 2008, Peyton Manning won the MVP Award.

October 2009: NFC Offensive Player of the Month

In October 2009, Aaron Rodgers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month after passing for 988 yards and maintaining a passer rating over 110 for all three games played during the month.

2009: Recorded First Comeback Win

During the opening game of the 2009 season, Aaron Rodgers completed a fifty-yard touchdown pass contributing to a comeback victory over the Chicago Bears.

2009: Lowest Passing Interception Percentage leader

In 2009, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in lowest passing interception percentage, showcasing his accuracy and decision-making skills.

2009: Peyton Manning's MVP Award

In 2009, Peyton Manning won the MVP Award.

2009: Highest point scored

In week 10 of 2014, the 55–14 victory tied the Packers' 55–7 win vs. the Titans in 2009 for the most points scored by a Rodgers-led offense.

2010: FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year

In 2010, Aaron Rodgers was named the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year for his outstanding passing performance throughout the season.

2010: Super Bowl XLV Victory

In the 2010 season, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV and was named the Super Bowl MVP.

January 23, 2011: NFC Championship Win

On January 23, 2011, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 21–14 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship, despite a 55.4 passer rating.

2011: Single Game Feat

Against the Denver Broncos in 2011, Rodgers accomplished at least 400 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns in a single game. In Week 16 against the Jets, Rodgers matched his own feat, the only other time it occurred in NFL history.

2011: Playoff Performance

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers became only the third player in NFL history to pass for over 1,000 yards in a single postseason, finishing with 1,094 passing yards, nine touchdown passes, two rushing touchdowns, and two interceptions, while completing 68.2% of his passes for a passer rating of 109.8.

2011: Multiple NFC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers earned multiple NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, including after a Week 4 victory over the Denver Broncos where he had 408 passing yards, four touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns, and after a Week 9 victory over the Chargers where he had 247 passing yards and four touchdowns. Also, in Week 6, during a victory over the St. Louis Rams, Rodgers converted on a career-high 93-yard touchdown pass to Jordy Nelson.

2011: Record-Breaking Season

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers finished the season with a league-leading passer rating of 122.5, the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history as of 2024. He also earned multiple NFC Offensive Player of the Month awards and FedEx Air Player of the Week awards, setting single-season franchise records for passing yards, touchdown passes, and passer rating.

2011: Associated Press Athlete of the Year and NFL MVP

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers was named Associated Press Athlete of the Year and was voted league MVP by the Associated Press for the NFL season.

2011: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Honors

In 2011, despite the Packers being upset in the Divisional Round, Aaron Rodgers was named to the Pro Bowl and received First-team All-Pro honors for his outstanding season.

2012: Ranked #1 by Peers

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers was voted by his fellow players as the best player in the league on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.

2012: Pro Bowl Nomination

In 2012, Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 33 passes to ten different players for 274 yards and a touchdown in the Wild Card Round. Rodgers earned his third career Pro Bowl nomination for his performance in the 2012 season.

2012: Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio and Passer Rating leader

In 2012, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio and passer rating, continuing to establish himself as one of the league's top quarterbacks.

2013: Greatest Passing Season

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers' season was later ranked as one of the greatest passing seasons of all time by ESPN in 2013.

2013: Third-Most Points Scored

In 2011, the Packers' offense set a franchise record for points scored in a season with 560, which as of 2016, is the third-most ever behind only the 2007 Patriots and 2013 Broncos.

2013: Ranked Sixth by Peers

In 2012, Aaron Rodgers was ranked sixth by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.

2013: Career-High Passing Yards

In 2013, Aaron Rodgers had a career-high 480 passing yards in a win against the Washington Redskins, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. His 335 passing yards in the first half set a club record.

2013: Game-Winning Touchdown Pass

In 2013, after returning from injury, Aaron Rodgers threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns in the regular season finale against the Bears, including a 48-yard game-winning touchdown pass to Randall Cobb to clinch the NFC North championship. Rodgers won the 2013 GMC Never Say Never Award for the come-from-behind touchdown.

2014: NFL MVP Award

In 2014, Aaron Rodgers was voted league MVP by the Associated Press for the NFL season, marking his second MVP award.

2014: AP NFL Most Valuable Player

In 2014, Aaron Rodgers was voted the AP NFL Most Valuable Player, receiving 31 votes. He was also named NFC Offensive Player of the Year and Fed-Ex Air NFL Player of the Year. Additionally, he was named to the AP All-Pro team and the Pro Bowl for the 2014 season.

2014: Re-injured Calf vs. Lions

In 2014, during the Week 17 game against the Lions, Aaron Rodgers re-injured his left calf while throwing a touchdown pass. Despite the injury, he returned to the game, leading the Packers to a 30-20 victory and their fourth straight NFC North title. He earned his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor for the 2014 season.

May 2015: Celebrity Jeopardy! Appearance and Win

In May 2015, Aaron Rodgers appeared as a contestant on Celebrity Jeopardy! He defeated Kevin O'Leary and Mark Kelly, winning $50,000 for his charity.

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December 3, 2015: "The Miracle in Motown"

On December 3, 2015, Aaron Rodgers threw a 61-yard Hail Mary pass caught by Richard Rodgers with no time left to beat the Lions 27–23. The play was quickly dubbed "The Miracle in Motown."

2015: Ranked Second Best Player

In 2015, Aaron Rodgers was ranked as the second best player in the league among his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

December 20, 2016: Selected to Pro Bowl

On December 20, 2016, Aaron Rodgers was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl and his sixth overall in his career.

2016: Third-Most Points Scored

In 2011, the Packers' offense set a franchise record for points scored in a season with 560, which as of 2016, is the third-most ever behind only the 2007 Patriots and 2013 Broncos.

2016: Statistical Achievements

In 2016, Aaron Rodgers finished with career highs in completions and attempts, with 401 and 610, respectively. He also had 4,428 passing yards, 40 touchdown passes, a 104.2 passer rating, 369 rushing yards, and four rushing touchdowns. He led the league in touchdown passes and finished fourth in passing yards, completions, attempts, and passer rating.

2016: Playoff Berth and Loss in NFC Championship

In 2016, Aaron Rodgers helped lead the Packers to a NFC North title and a playoff berth. They defeated the Giants and the Cowboys in the Wild Card and Divisional Rounds, respectively. However, the Packers lost to the Falcons in the NFC Championship. Rodgers completed 27 of his 45 passing attempts for 287 yards with three touchdowns and an interception in the losing effort.

2016: Total Touchdowns leader

In 2016, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in total touchdowns and touchdown passes, showcasing his scoring ability.

2016: Playoff Run

In 2016, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to the playoffs as the fifth seed in the NFC with a 10–6 record. They defeated the Redskins in the Wild Card Round but lost to the Cardinals in overtime in the Divisional Round despite a Hail Mary touchdown pass. Rodgers was named to his fifth Pro Bowl and ranked as the sixth-best player by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.

2017: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2017, Aaron Rodgers was ranked sixth by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

December 18, 2018: Named to Pro Bowl

On December 18, 2018, Aaron Rodgers was named to his seventh Pro Bowl but declined the appearance due to injury, and was replaced by Russell Wilson.

2018: Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio and Passing Interception Percentage leader

In 2018, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio and lowest passing interception percentage.

2018: Placed Back on Injured Reserve

In 2018, after returning from injury and playing in Week 15 against the Panthers, Aaron Rodgers was placed back on injured reserve on December 19 after the Packers were eliminated from playoff contention. He was ranked No. 10 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

2019: Season Highlights

During the 2019 season, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 3-0 start and later posted his first-ever game with a perfect passer rating of 158.3 against the Raiders. He finished the season with 4,002 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and four interceptions, helping the Packers secure a first-round bye in the playoffs.

2019: Statistical Achievements and Top 100 Ranking

In 2019, Aaron Rodgers finished with 4,442 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, and two interceptions. His touchdown to interception ratio ranked third-best all-time. He also set NFL records for interception percentage and thrown away passes. He was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.

2019: Lowest Passing Interception Percentage leader

In 2019, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in lowest passing interception percentage, demonstrating his ability to protect the ball and make smart throws.

December 21, 2020: Selected for 2021 Pro Bowl

On December 21, 2020, Aaron Rodgers was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl and was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December after passing for 15 touchdowns and one interception in five victories for the Packers.

2020: Playoff Loss

In 2020, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers won against the Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the playoffs but lost to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. The loss marked Rodgers' third consecutive NFC Championship loss. He was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

January 8, 2021: Named NFL MVP

On January 8, 2021, Aaron Rodgers made the 2020 All-Pro Team first-team and was named the NFL MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America.

December 23, 2021: Named to Tenth Pro Bowl

On December 23, 2021, Aaron Rodgers was named to his tenth Pro Bowl.

2021: Rodgers' 2021 Season

Aaron Rodgers finished the 2021 season with 4,115 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and four interceptions.

2021: Honored for Charitable Work by UC Berkeley

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers was honored by the University of California, Berkeley, for his charitable work. He supports the school by donating funds to renovate athletic facilities and establishing an endowed scholarship for transfer students.

2021: NFL MVP Award

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers was voted league MVP by the Associated Press for the NFL season, marking his fourth MVP award.

2021: AP Most Valuable Player Award and FedEx Air Player of the Year

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers won the AP Most Valuable Player Award and the FedEx Air Player of the Year. The Packers finished with a 13–3 record, won the NFC North, and earned a first-round bye for the NFC playoffs.

January 14, 2022: Earned Fourth Career First-team All-Pro Selection

On January 14, 2022, Aaron Rodgers earned his fourth career First-team All-Pro selection.

2022: AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award

In 2022, Aaron Rodgers won the AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the second consecutive season and the fourth time overall.

2023: NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

Aaron Rodgers was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

2024: NFL Top 100 Players of 2024

Despite missing most of the season, Aaron Rodgers was ranked 92nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.

2024: Highest single-season passer rating

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers passer rating of 122.5 remains as of 2024, the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history.

January 5, 2025: 500th Touchdown Pass

On January 5, 2025, Aaron Rodgers completed his 500th touchdown pass to Tyler Conklin against the Dolphins, becoming the fifth quarterback in NFL history with 500 touchdown passes.