Aaron Rodgers, at 42 years old, just snagged his 580th career touchdown pass. That monster throw means he is now officially ahead of Peyton Manning on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdown list, including playoffs, sitting comfortably in sole possession of third place. He is only behind legends Tom Brady and Drew Brees.
The Play That Earned History
What a way to lock in that 580th touchdown. It fittingly came against the Indianapolis Colts, the team where Peyton Manning spent the bulk of his Hall of Fame career. Rodgers fired off an explosive 80-yard touchdown bomb to running back Jaylen Warren. And get this: he got the pass off while taking a huge hit from Grover Stewart! Rodgers himself acknowledged it, saying, “I think I earned that one because I took a shot from Grover (Stewart) on the play.” You know that had to feel good, not just for the score, but for doing it the hard way. When you hear him talk about it, the respect is real. “Anytime you’re in the same sentence as Peyton, that definitely does mean a lot to me,” Rodgers said. That’s a true tip of the cap from one all-time great to another.
A Big Season on the Horizon?
That historic touchdown was actually the first of three for Rodgers in the game. He wrapped up the day with 235 yards in a 34-22 victory over the Colts. That win pushed the Steelers to a 3-2 record, a solid start as Rodgers looks to cap off what has been an absolutely legendary career with a big season. While it is probably a long shot for him to catch Drew Brees for second place, barring an outstanding finish to the year, moving into third on the all-time list is just another testament to the incredible impact Rodgers has had on the game. He is still out there, slinging it and making history.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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