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Rodgers sets team record as Packers hold off Browns 24-22

The Packers intercepted Baker Mayfield four times in a 24-22 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Cleveland nearly came all the way back from a 12-point second-half deficit before Douglas' second interception of the day sealed the game with 43 seconds left.

 

Aaron Rodgers went 24 of 34 for 202 yards with three touchdown passes to increase his career total to 445. 

 

But it was Green Bay's defense that clinched this victory by sacking Mayfield five times and forcing him into his first career four-interception performance. All three touchdowns by the Packers (12-3) came after Mayfield interceptions.

 

Mayfield was 21 of 36 for 222 yards with two touchdowns as well as those four picks in his return from the reserve/COVID-19 list, which caused him to miss a 16-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday.

 

Nick Chubb ran for 126 yards and a touchdown to lead the Browns' 219-yard rushing effort that kept them in the game.

 

The Browns (7-8) trailed 24-22 and had third-and-10 at the 50 when Douglas picked off Mayfield's pass intended for Donovan Peoples-Jones at the 40.

 

Darnell Savage and Chandon Sullivan also had interceptions. Rashan Gary had two of the Packers' five sacks against the Browns, whose offensive line was decimated with left tackle Jedrick Wills and center JC Tretter both on the COVID-19 list.

 

Rodgers later threw two touchdown passes to Davante Adams, who had 10 catches for 114 yards.

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