Aidan Hutchinson, who will be the No. With a truly remarkable interception in the red zone, the Detroit Lions’ No. 2 pick is wreaking havoc against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers early on.
Oh, Mr. Rodgers, are you saying tackle-eligible? Although that is typically a strategy that performs exceptionally well in goal-line territory, Hutchinson was able to spot that one right away, reversing the situation for the Lions.
In the first half of Sunday’s game at Ford Field, that results in two interceptions by Detroit against Rodgers in the red zone—something that very few of us could have possibly anticipated. Because it is the very first time Rodgers has ever done such a thing in his career, there is good reason for that.
It really is amazing how well Hutchinson appeared to play “possum” and then pounced when the ball was thrown when you watch the play live or on replay.
The rookie appeared to be aware that the ball would likely be thrown to tackle-eligible lineman David Bakhtiari by the way his feet were planted.
It was such a good read that you would almost think Rodgers, a seasoned quarterback, would have faked the throw and gone in a different direction for the classic, heartbreaking touchdown.But these Lions are a different bunch, and we shouldn’t pretend that Rodgers here is the same Rodgers we’ve grown accustomed to over the years.
The impressive rookie from Michigan can now officially add an interception to his 4.5 sacks for the season, and it came from a first-round Hall of Fame quarterback.
