Those looking forward to the big Aaron Rodgers versus Patrick Mahomes showdown this Sunday will unfortunately have to keep waiting as reports came in Wednesday that the Packers quarterback has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be sidelined for the weekend's big Packers-Chiefs game.

Jordan Love is expected to start in place of Rodgers for Sunday's game in Kansas City. 

Due to the league and players association's COVID-19 protocols, the soonest Rodgers – who, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafalo, is unvaccinated – can return to the field is Saturday, Nov. 13.

#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is unvaccinated, per me and @MikeGarafolo. That’s why he’s out for Sunday vs. the #Chiefs. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 3, 2021

When previously asked about his vaccination status and stance about the COVID-19 vaccines, Rodgers stated before the season in August that, "I've been immunized." According to ESPN's Rob Demovsky, Rodgers underwent an alternative treatment to prevent COVID that he petitioned the NFL to consider the same as a vaccination – but the league rejected. 

Here’s the video on August 26th when Aaron Rodgers was directly asked if he had been vaccinated pic.twitter.com/kskQDRpWi8 — Chancellor Johnson (@ChancellorTV) November 3, 2021

(It is possible for vaccinated people to still contract COVID-19 – but it is far less likely and comes with a significantly lower risk of severe symptoms that can lead to hospitalization and death. For more facts and information on the vaccines, click here.)

Green Bay has been in the midst of a COVID-19 breakout amongst the offense recently. Last week Thursday, the team had to play against the Arizona Cardinals without both wide receivers Davante Adams and Allen Lazard due to COVID protocols, winning on the road, 24-21, despite their absence. Now they'll have to once again win on the road without one of their most important players due to COVID. 

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