(AFP)
The Green Bay Packers kept their slim NFL playoff hopes alive on Monday with a 24-12 victory over the reigning Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers connected on 22 of 30 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown with one interception as Green Bay improved to 6-8.
AJ Dillon brought the heat at chilly Lambeau Field in Green Bay, running for two touchdowns for the home side.
That included barrelling through the line for a one-yard TD that gave the Packers a 17-6 lead in the third quarter.
Rodgers then connected with Aaron Jones on a seven-yard touchdown.
The Rams cut the deficit on Baker Mayfield’s eight-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee, but the Packers defense clamped down with an interception and a fifth sack of Mayfield.
Mayfield, who was claimed off waivers this month after injuries to starter Matthew Stafford and backup John Wolford, completed 12 of 21 passes for 111 yards.
He had led the Rams to a shock win over Las Vegas last week in his first appearance for the team.
But the Rams, already off to the worst start by any reigning Super Bowl champion, fell to 4-10 and were eliminated from playoff contention.
With three games remaining, the Packers trail the Washington Commanders for the final NFC playoff spot.
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