Packers QB Rodgers named AP Most Valuable Player

Feb 4, 2012

Green Bay Packers quarterback was named the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player on Saturday.

The 28-year-old earned 48 of a possible 50 votes. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees received the other two votes.

Rodgers led the NFL in passing with a 122.5 rating, throwing 45 touchdown passes to lead the Packers to a 15-1 record.

Rodgers was the third consecutive quarterback voted MVP. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have alternated winning the award since 2007.