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NFL: Green Bay 49, Denver 23

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Published: Oct. 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM

GREEN BAY, Wis., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Aaron Rodgers amassed a career-high 408 passing yards and accounted for six touchdowns Sunday in the undefeated Green Bay Packers' 49-23 victory over Denver.

Rodgers completed four TD passes and also ran in a pair of scores. He went 29-of-38 through the air, with seven passes going to Greg Jennings for 103 yards and a TD for the Packers (4-0).

Jordy Nelson made five grabs for 91 yards and a touchdown and James Starks picked up 63 yards on 13 carries in the victory.

Denver (1-3) was victimized by three interceptions tossed by Kyle Orton, who went 22-of-32 for 273 yards with three touchdowns.

His favorite target was Brandon Lloyd, who led all receivers with 136 yards on eight catches.

Eric Decker scored twice in the Broncos' loss.

Topics: Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson, Kyle Orton, Brandon Lloyd
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