NRT briefing
Aaron Rodgers defies Father Time with another three-touchdown performance in Steelers’ win
Based on reporting by Fox News.
The Brief
Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes as the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-22 on Sunday, improving to 3-2. The 42-year-old quarterback finished with 235 passing yards and has now thrown three touchdowns in three consecutive games, totaling 826 yards and nine scores over that stretch.
Rodgers surpassed Peyton Manning for third place on the all-time career touchdown pass list, including postseason, trailing only Tom Brady and Drew Brees. The win also moved him past Ben Roethlisberger into fifth place all-time in regular-season wins as a starting quarterback with 166.
Rodgers completed his first 11 passes and did not have an incompletion until midway through the second quarter. Jaylen Warren had a standout performance with 188 yards from scrimmage, including an 80-yard touchdown reception on a short pass from Rodgers and a 50-yard touchdown run.
In the fourth quarter, with the Steelers leading 24-22, Rodgers connected with Pat Freiermuth for a 17-yard touchdown on third-and-6 to seal the victory. During the first two games of the season, Rodgers had more turnovers than touchdown passes, but he did not turn the ball over on Sunday.
Pittsburgh will next play Tampa Bay and New Orleans before facing division rivals Cleveland and Cincinnati.
NRT commentary
How We See It
Rodgers' recent performance is a reminder that writing off a future Hall of Famer can be premature. After a sluggish start, he has found a rhythm, and his connection with Warren shows the offense can produce explosive plays. That said, the AFC North is highly competitive, and the Steelers still need consistency to contend. The upcoming schedule looks favorable, but tougher tests loom. If Rodgers maintains this level, he could prove to be a difference-maker in a tight division race.
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