The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially heading into their bye week with a dominant 6-2 record, sitting alone at the very top of the AFC North. But get this: Tom Brady, THE Tom Brady, just said he doesn’t see anyone stopping them in that division. Yeah, he went there.
Steelers Are Absolutely Rolling
This team is firing on all cylinders, folks. Their run game? It’s been a massive focal point, leading the entire NFL in EPA per rush since Week 3. Jaylen Warren is absolutely tearing it up, currently ranked third in the league in scrimmage yards. That’s not just good, that’s elite. And the defense? Forget about it. Over their current four-game win streak, Pittsburgh’s defense ranks third in the league in defensive success rate. They are suffocating opponents, allowing a paltry 14.2 points per game. That kind of D makes you a contender, no question.
Aaron Rodgers’ Evolution Has Brady Shook
But according to Brady, a huge chunk of credit for the Steelers’ wild success has to go to Aaron Rodgers himself. Brady says he’s been “really impressed with Aaron this year” because of how he’s adapted. We all remember Rodgers as that mobile quarterback, the guy who could dance in the pocket and buy himself forever. Brady pointed out that Rodgers “doesn’t quite have that same elusiveness” anymore, and he’s “really transitioned to becoming more of a pocket passer.” And that transition? It’s been pure magic.
Brady went on to praise Rodgers’ control, saying he’s “totally in control” from the pocket. Think about this: Rodgers has only six interceptions all year, and Brady says five of them have been off receivers’ hands or on a Hail Mary. That’s insane decision-making. Brady put it bluntly: Rodgers “has always made great decisions, and that’s why that team’s first place in the AFC North, and I don’t see anyone stopping them in that division, either.” When Tom Brady says you’re unstoppable, you’re doing something right.
So what’s next for the Steelers after this bye? They hit the road for a Week 10 clash against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals will be fresh off a trip to Madrid, where they’re facing the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. Pittsburgh will be rested and ready, looking to keep that AFC North lead locked down tight. If Brady is right, this division might just be over before we know it.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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