Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has earned the right to, on occasion, throw his toys out of the stroller, and the four-time NFL MVP did just that after his team came undone against both the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Packers.
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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers looks to throw during a home loss to the Green Bay Packers during the 2025 season.
Having won three on the bounce against the New England Patriots, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Cleveland Browns, Mike Tomlin’s side were very much moving in the right direction in what is likely to be Rodgers’ last NFL campaign. The Steelers were 10-0 up in the second quarter but lost out 31-33 at Paycor Stadium, with a last-ditch Hail Mary pass from Rodgers going incomplete being a key play in the game. If you are a die-hard Pittsburgh fan who feels that, helmed by the star QB, their side can go deep into the postseason, then why not back those aspirations with a bet? If so, you might want to check out the useful info provided here in relation to the best Pennsylvania sports betting apps prior to making that wager.
Rodgers is a confident pro, and has every right to be, and the 41-year-old felt that he had done enough with his immense throw and that the incompletion said more about his teammates than it did him.
“Well, the ball came off good. I felt like I was trying to get to my spot. I thought we had a chance. I think we need to be a little tighter in some of those end-of-game situations because I’m trying to throw the ball two yards deep in the end zone on the numbers on that play, and we weren’t all in the right spot at the right time.”
“So, we got to have everybody on the same page in those crunch time situations. You might only get one or two times a season. We got to be perfect. The line blocked the way we wanted to, I threw the ball the way I wanted to and we had a chance.” Rodgers commented.
After two shaky and ultimately disappointing seasons at the New York Jets, Rodgers does now seem to be getting somewhere close to his best, and his commitment to the cause, his professionalism, and his obvious ability are factors that very much impress Tomlin, who was full of praise for the way in which he approaches upcoming games.
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Former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks on before a home game during the 2024 season.
“His day to day, on what he’s willing to do. He’s been in the building all day today. He loves it. It’s who he is. He loves the process. He loves to talk ball. He loves to educate his teammates, to get on the same page.”
“He got the fire in terms of seeking resolution and issues. It’s just a lot of good things about him, other than obviously, his physical talents and skills, that have been really impressive. Again, as I mentioned, not that we’re not shocked; not that I’m shocked by it, but it’s still highly appreciated,” Tomlin commented.
After the Packers loss, both Tomlin and Rodgers admitted the team got off schedule as far as their gameplan. Rodgers even stated that the fans played a huge role in the contest.
"I've heard that chant for 18 years [Go Pack Go]. Packers fans travel really well. First time in a while I've used silent count for a home game. That's a credit to those Packer fans."
Rodgers has already thrown 16 touchdowns, a healthy return after seven games, and is on course for his best numbers in years, and no doubt the veteran performer would love to see his career end at the Super Bowl, albeit one imagines a strong run in the playoffs would still be considered a more than adequate sign-off for the generational talent.
