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Impressive Aaron Rodgers touchdown pass called back by penalty

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Aaron Rodgers appeared to have thrown a touchdown pass to stretch the Packers' lead over the Bears Sunday, but it was called back due to a penalty.

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(GIF via SB Nation)

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Rodgers eluded the Bears pass rush to drop a pass over two Chicago defenders and into the hands of tight end Andrew Quarless. A holding penalty on center Corey Linsley nullified the touchdown, however, and set the Packers up with a 3rd-and-17 from the Chicago 45-yard line. 

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Rodgers connected with Jordy Nelson on the next play to move the Packers into range for a Mason Crosby 53-yard field goal, which extended the Green Bay lead to 24-17.

- Dan Gartland