Green Bay Packers quarterback knows all about former Lions QB Matthew Stafford, having suited up against him every season for several years.

Of course, Stafford is now facing some heat for his subpar performance last night with his new squad against the San Francisco 49ers, throwing two interceptions in their third loss of the season.

But you won't hear Rodgers saying anything bad about him. While making his usual appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show", he fired back at those who are comparing Stafford in Los Angeles to former Rams QB Jared Goff, who of course is experiencing plenty of struggles now in the Motor City.

"Those are trash comments," Rodgers said. "I'm a huge Stafford fan, I have been for a long time. We've played against him so many times, one of the most gifted throwers in football of my generation. I'd put him up there with the most gifted guys to throw the football. I'm a fan, he's a tough dude."

Rodgers then slipped in a subtle jab at the Lions as he continued:

"He's played through crazy injuries," he continued. "I mean he played in Detroit all those years. You've got to be a base level of mental fortitude already to do that."

Of course, mental fortitude is certainly needed when one suits up for a franchise that has won a single playoff game since Dwight D. Eisenhower occupied the Oval Office and have chased away two of the greatest players not only in franchise history but in NFL history as well.

This year's version of the Lions is already flirting with going winless on the season, their only respite from collecting another loss coming this weekend in the form of a tie agains the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Meanwhile, Stafford initially thrived with the Los Angeles Rams since the January trade that sent him to Hollywood, though he's faced increased scrutiny of late.