Rodgers returns as Packers snatch victory with last-minute touchdown

The NFL play-off picture was completed on Sunday with a dramatic final series of regular season games delivering big results for the Green Bay Packers, the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Diego Chargers.

Rodgers returns as Packers snatch victory with last-minute touchdown

In order to advance against the odds, the Chargers needed a late missed field goal by the second string Kansas City Chiefs, the Eagles needed a late interception at the Dallas Cowboys and the Packers needed their star player to return from injury and be effective at the Chicago Bears.

When Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collar bone during their home clash with the Bears at the start of November, he would miss seven games of which four ended in defeat for Green Bay. On Sunday, however, one of the greatest quarterbacks of the modern era was given the all-clear against their arch rivals and after a gripping battle, Rodgers fired a 48-yard touchdown to Randall Cobb in the final minute helping his side to beat the Bears 33-28.

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