Aaron Rodgers is absolutely on fire for the Steelers, putting up numbers that show he’s having his best season yet since leaving Green Bay. While the Steelers as a team aren’t exactly tearing it up right now, Rodgers himself is showing some incredible signs of life. His stats took a hit over the last few years, totally understandable for a guy in his 40s. He’s not scrambling like he used to, literally a statue in the pocket sometimes, and his interception rate, at 2.2% this year, is one of his higher marks. But forget all that for a second because what he’s doing right now is special, especially when you look at his post-Packers career.
Deep Ball Dominance From the Old Man
You think Rodgers is just checking down? Think again. The dude has completed 17 passes of more than 20 yards already this season. That’s not just good, that’s elite company. He’s tied for fifth-best in the entire league, sitting right there with guys like Jared Goff and Bryce Young. Even wilder, he’s got more of those big throws than Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, and even Patrick Mahomes! Yeah, you read that right. While some were screens, like Jaylen Warren turning one into an 80-yard score in Week 5, Rodgers also dropped two 20-plus air yard touchdown bombs in their Week 3 loss to the Bengals. He’s still got that arm, folks.
Airing It Out Like Old Times
Remember how some people were grumbling that Rodgers was too conservative with his throws last year, his first in Pittsburgh? Well, he’s definitely turned back the clock a bit. He’s averaging 246.8 passing yards per game right now. That puts him just outside the top-10 in the league, and get this: it’s a better figure than Josh Allen’s in that same category! This isn’t his 4,000-yard prime, but 246.8 is by far the highest yardage mark he’s posted since he left Green Bay. He’s showing a real willingness to air it out early and often, which is a fantastic trend to see emerging.
The MVP Streak No One Saw Coming
Here’s the kicker, the stat that truly screams “resurgence.” Rodgers, at 42 years old, has rattled off three consecutive three-touchdown performances. Three straight games with three scores! ESPN’s Field Yates pointed out that Rodgers hasn’t done that since December 2021. And what happened in 2021? That’s right, he hoisted the MVP trophy. He might not have the pure zip he once did, but these recent outings make it crystal clear: his diminishing physical gifts aren’t stopping him from driving his team down the field and piling up the points. This is pure veteran brilliance, and it’s hard to ignore.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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