Rodgers to start regular-season finale vs. Lions

Aaron Rodgers will get the chance to seal his second straight MVP award in Week 18.

The Green Bay Packers, who already secured the NFC's No. 1 seed and a first-round bye, plan to start the star quarterback in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky.

"I don’t think he needs to play. I think he wants to play and keep the momentum going," said head coach Matt LaFleur on Friday.

The Packers star is the MVP favorite entering the final week, ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

While Rodgers trails Brady in production volume after missing a game due to COVID-19, the 38-year-old leads the NFL in QBR and EPA through 16 games.

If the Packers opt to sit Rodgers at some point against the Lions, sophomore signal-caller Jordan Love will get his fourth appearance of the season.

Love started in place of Rodgers in a Week 9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, throwing for 190 yards and one touchdown against one interception.