How Isaiah Rodgers became the first player to earn a perfect PFF game score
In short: After a career-altering suspension for gambling violations, cornerback Isaiah Rodgers returned to the NFL with unprecedented impact. His journey from being waived by the Indianapolis Colts to securing a record-breaking performance for the Minnesota Vikings highlights a rare defensive dominance that recently culminated in a historic, perfect statistical game grade.
Born in 1998, Isaiah Rodgers began his professional journey as a sixth-round pick for the Indianapolis Colts in 2020. His early career showcased his versatility as a cornerback and kick returner, earning him a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team. However, his tenure in Indianapolis ended abruptly in 2023 when he was suspended for the entire season due to violations of the NFL gambling policy, which included placing wagers on his own team.
Following his reinstatement in 2024, Rodgers joined the Philadelphia Eagles, where he contributed to key defensive plays during the playoffs, including a critical fumble recovery against the Los Angeles Rams. His resurgence reached a peak after signing a two-year, $15 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings in March 2025. By September of that year, he achieved a milestone that had never been reached since Pro Football Focus began tracking player grades in 2006.
During a September 2025 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Rodgers produced a performance that earned him a perfect 99.9 game score. He became the first player in league history to record an interception return for a score, a fumble return for a score, and two forced fumbles in a single outing. This feat also made him the first Viking to score multiple defensive touchdowns in one game. His impact continued into 2026, where he earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for blocking a field goal in a victory over the Chicago Bears.
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