Aaron Rodgers: This won't work long term

The Green Bay Packers were able to escape Sunday's game against the New England Patriots with a victory, albeit thanks to a Mason Crosby field goal to take down their opponents by a 27-24 score in overtime. 

And according to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, this kind of play isn't going to lead to long-term success for his team this season. 

"This way of winning, I don't think, is sustainable because it puts too much pressure on our defense," Rodgers said. "And obviously, I've got to play better and will play better."

Green Bay certainly was fortunate to earn the win, considering the fact they trailed 10-7 at halftime while Rodgers had a mere 11.2 passer rating and also threw just the fourth pick-six of his career.

"You can't be 2-2 losing to a third-string quarterback and not playing great in all three phases, so we had to have this one," Rodgers said. "That doesn't take anything away from the joy of winning, but this was one we had to have."

The future hall of fame quarterback improved in the second half, posting 7-for-9 on throws of 10 or more air yards for 141 yards and two touchdowns. 

"I settled in and usually don't have two terrible halves," Rodgers said. "So I kind of returned to the form I expect from myself, and we started moving the football."

"I think winning is sustainable, for sure," Rodgers said. "I think we're going to have to play a little bit better against starting quarterbacks and if our defense isn't playing as well as they can."

Rodgers and the Packers will next take on the New York Giants from London this Sunday.