Aaron Rodgers "excited" by running game

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is delighted that his side have a running game this season.

The Packers have struggled to run the ball in recent years but in their past three games they have secured over 100 yards on the ground, which has resulted in two victories for Mike McCarthy's side, including against the Baltimore Ravens.

"We are a top five running and throwing the football offense. This is exciting. It's exciting offensive football," Rodgers told ESPN.

"Running the football has opened a lot of that stuff up. I give all those guys a lot of credit. The majority of credit for the players goes to the offensive line. Those guys have done an excellent job of opening up some holes."

The Packers are 3-2 in their season going into week seven.