Packers' Aaron Rodgers: 'God Doesn't Care About Football Games'

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs the ball against Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) during the second half in the N.F.C. Championship game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Sunday. | REUTERS/Kyle Terada-USA TODAY

After Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson thanked God for his NFC win against the Greenbay Packers, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has spoken out saying he doesn't think God cares about football games.

While speaking to ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde, Rodgers fielded questions from callers. When one caller asked Rodgers what he thought about athletes referencing God after wins or losses, the Packers quarterback replied: "I don't think God cares a whole lot about the outcome. He cares about the people involved, but I don't think he's a big football fan."

Rodgers' comments contrast those of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who attributed his team's comeback win against the Packers to God following Sunday's game.

"That's God setting it up, to make it so dramatic, so rewarding, so special," Wilson told MMQB.com's Peter King following his Sunday night win. "I've been through a lot in life, and had some ups and downs. It's what's led me to this day."

Wilson added to reporter Erin Andrews: "The funny thing is I was on the sideline right before we went off that last drive and I told (offensive coordinator Darrell) Bevell, 'be ready for the check', for the play that we just ran through the touchdown. I said 'I'm gonna pull a touchdown and win the game'. And sure enough man. I just believe that God prepared me for these situations. God's prepared our team too as well. Like I said, I'm honored to be on this team. I'm going to the Super Bowl again."

Wilson led his team to the Super Bowl that will take place against the New England Patriots.