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Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers continue to move the sticks towards the end zone that is the playoffs. They took another step in that direction with a hard-fought win over the Miami Dolphins. The Packers’ win prompted WWE legend Rick Flair to ask Rodgers’ haters to do something very unlikely. Flair’s reaction to the win caused the NFL world to retaliate, underscoring that what he wants them to do is unlikely to happen.

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The Packers registered their third win on the bounce for the first time since week four. With some help from the team around them, a playoff berth looks very likely.

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The NFL world refuses Rick Flair’s proposal 

After the Packers‘ win over the Dolphins, Ric Flair came out in support of NFL icon Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers has faced severe criticism of late due to the bad form of his team. And the wrestling legend wants the QB’s haters to apologize to him.

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The NFL world was quick to retaliate, pointing towards a below-par performance by Rodgers. Fans also laid out all the factors leading to a Packers win, saying that the face of the Green Bay franchise was not one of them. A fan flat-out refused to apologize to Rodgers.

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This Packers fan seems pretty mad at his quarterback.

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This fan credits the Packers’ defense and special team for the win.

Another fan blamed the Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa for the loss.

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So did this fan.

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This fan is happy to see some love for Green Bay.

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So, the fans will not listen to the WWE legend when it comes to the game they love. As for Rodgers, he has a playoff berth to concentrate on and won’t care for any apology whatsoever at the moment.

The run to the playoffs continues for Aaron Rodgers

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Aaron Rodgers deployed every weapon in his arsenal to face Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins. He threw long, he threw short, he ran and he took hits. And in the end, the Packers achieved what they went to Miami to achieve. Another win under the belt.

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Kick returner Keisean Nixon set the tone early for the Packers with a 94-yard return on the team’s first offensive drive. The Dolphins managed to keep the Packers to a field goal, but the home team was clearly rattled.

Rodgers had an under-par performance according to his own standards. The QB threw 238 passing yards with one touchdown. The Dolphins’ defense picked up one of his passes. But with three interceptions in a row in the second half, Tagovailoa handed a victory to the guests as a Christmas present.

Can the 7-8 Packers do enough to make it to the playoffs this season? Time will surely provide the answers.

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Shivam Pratap Singh is a seasoned NFL writer at Essentially Sports. With a master's degree in international and area studies from a prestigious university, Shivam leverages his academic background to gain a deeper understanding of the global impact of sports. Shivam's passion for football developed early in his career as a writer. One of his breakthrough moments as a writer came when he reported on the '49ers GM John Lynch QB Announcement', demonstrating his talent for breaking news and providing insightful analysis. When not immersed in football, Shivam keeps up with the latest happenings in his favorite soccer club, Manchester United, and the wild European soccer scene. He is a passionate fan of the sport and enjoys writing about the intersection of football and culture.

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