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FIRST CAREER WIN At the beginning of 2008NFL season, Rodgers beganhis tenure at the helmof the offense as the startingquarterback for theGreenBayPackers. ThePackersmet division rival Minnesota to begin the 2008 season in a Monday night matchup at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. In the second half, Rodgers led the Packers on a 5-play, 62-yard drive that resulted in his first career touchdownpass as a starter in theNFL. ThePackerswent on tobeat theVikings 24–19.

Rodgerscompleted81% of his passes in his first start, throwing the ball for 178 yards with no interceptions. Always mobile and athletic for a QB, he also rushed for 44 yards in his first career win.

Watch as Rodgers tosses one touchdown pass and runs for another as the starting QB of the Green Bay Packers, versus Minnesota Vikings, September 8, 2008.

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Chapter 1: Greatest Moments