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Aaron Rodgers' head-scratching bet with Boyz II Men

Aaron Rodgers could be wearing a San Francisco 49ers jersey next week.

Before Green Bay Packers fans choke on their pre-kickoff bratwurst, let's clarify Rodgers is going nowhere. But according to a report by TMZ, Rodgers has agreed to wear an Alex Smith jersey for a week if the Packers lose their season opener to the Niners on Sunday.

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Apparently -- and this is where the story really gets weird -- Rodgers is friends with the guys from seminal R&B group Boyz II Men. He asked them to perform the national anthem at Lambeau on Sunday, to which the group agreed on the stipulation involving the Smith jersey.

A few things here:

Anyway, TMZ reports a rep for the band confirmed the deal is in place. This obviously becomes the most compelling storyline of Week 1.

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