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Rodgers sharp as Packers grab early lead

Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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A DaVante Adams touchdown catch on a slant route completed an impressive opening drive for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, who lead the Eagles 7-0 a little more than five minutes in.

The touchdown pass covered 12 yards. The drive covered 75 yards in 10 plays.

The Eagles hadn’t previously allowed a first quarter point at home this season.

Rodgers twice ran for first downs to keep the chains moving and was 5-of-6 passing for 47 yards. Adams now has seven touchdown catches this season.

With Ryan Matthews out, rookie Wendell Smallwood started at running back for the Eagles.