For the sixth-straight week, Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers offense scored 20-plus points; however, the veteran quarterback wants more.
Many doubted Pittsburgh before their Week Nine tilt against
the Indianapolis Colts, but after a strong performance on both sides of the ball, the team improved to 5-3. The defensive unit had its best outing of the season, holding Indianapolis’ top-five offense to just 20 points.
Offensively, Rodgers threw for 203 yards and a touchdown. As the veteran continues his hot start in the black and gold, it is evident he wants it all.
Rodgers’ blunt response to Steelers’ 27-20 victory
It did not take long for the Steelers’ 41-year-old QB to move past their Week Nine win, as he admits they were not perfect Sunday.
During his postgame press conference, Rodgers praised the defense but said his unit underperformed.
“We gotta look in the mirror and play better on offense, cause that’s not good enough,” Rodgers said. “Any phase, me, the run game, catching the football. Defense played incredible. In a game like that, we gotta put 35-42 on the board and close the game out.”
Pittsburgh’s defense and special teams erupted for six total turnovers, stealing all momentum from the team in blue. With their backs against the wall from the second quarter on, Indianapolis was unable to pull the game back in its favor. For the Steelers’ defense, 20 points allowed poses as the fewest since their victory over Cleveland in Week Six.
Playing complementary football has been a struggle for Pittsburgh in the young 2025 season, but the win over the Colts may be the most impressive thus far. While Rodgers is not overly impressed with his offense, the quarterback may not have been at 100% himself.
Steelers prevail despite pregame scare
During pregame warmups, the Steelers QB appeared to be mending a potential hand injury on his throwing hand, something the CBS Sports crew picked up on.
The four-time MVP remained unfazed and played the entirety of the contest against Indianapolis. Whether the alleged bump impacted him or not, Rodgers appears to be fully healthy as the Steelers look ahead to Week Ten.
Another primetime tilt awaits as Pittsburgh will travel to Los Angeles next Sunday Night to meet the Chargers.
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