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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers just about perfect in Green Bay Packers’ big 42-24 win over Oakland

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to pass against the Oakland Raiders defense on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. (AP photo)

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers gave the rest of the NFL its first true glimpse of what Matt LaFleur’s offense can look like with Aaron Rodgers at the helm.

And it was scary.

Rodgers had his best game by far under the new Packers coach, throwing for 429 yards and five touchdowns and running for another as Green Bay beat the Oakland Raiders 42-24 on Sunday.

Rodgers completed 25 of 31 passes to eight different targets and finished with the first perfect passer rating of his career, leading the offense to a season high in points.

“A lot of times that ball leaves his hand, I’m always like in awe. So, yeah, he’s pretty good,” LaFleur said of the two-time MVP.

Even with top target Davante Adams sidelined for the third straight game with turf toe, Rodgers threw for his most touchdowns in a game since Sept. 28, 2015, against the Chiefs.

Derek Carr finished 22-for-28 for 293 yards, two touchdowns and two costly turnovers for the Raiders (3-3), who lost their eighth straight against Green Bay, dating back to 1990.

Green Bay took the lead for good on a 2-yard TD from Rodgers to Jamal Williams late in the first half. The drive was the Packers’ longest of the season — and made it 14-10.

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