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Green Bay Packers remain unbeaten with 27-16 win over Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco, right, is sacked by Packers linebacker Rashan Gary during the second half Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. (AP photo)

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers thought his jersey never looked so clean following a game.

The offensive line kept Rodgers upright, the two-time MVP threw for 235 yards and a touchdown, and Aaron Jones tied a career high by running for two scores to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 27-16 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

“I took basically one shot,” Rodgers said. “I hit the ground one time. So I’m ecstatic. I’ve been at this for a long time. To go home with my body feeling this good is a credit to the offensive line, for sure.”

For the third straight game, Von Miller, Bradley Chubb and the Denver defense failed to record a sack or force a turnover.

The Broncos (0-3) fell to 0-6-1 all-time on the road against the Packers.

Packers running back Jamaal Williams, top, leaps over Denver Broncos cornerback DeVante Bausby during the second half Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. (AP photo)

While Rodgers stayed clean, Joe Flacco did not. Preston Smith matched a career high with three sacks as Green Bay got to Flacco six times and forced three turnovers to lead the Packers (3-0) to the win despite being dominated in time of possession 35:34 to 24:26.

“We don’t care if the offense is leaning on us,” Smith said. “We’re going out there to do the best we can do.”

Rodgers found Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a 40-yard strike on the opening drive and finished 17 of 29. Jones’ touchdown runs came from 7 yards and 1 yard out.

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