Aaron Rodgers criticizes Buccaneers' field conditions after overtime win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:40 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Aaron Rodgers criticizes Buccaneers' field conditions after overtime win
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Aaron Rodgers criticized the playing surface at Raymond James Stadium after the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a 16-3 deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime on October 18, 2026. Rodgers expressed relief at exiting the game uninjured, attributing past injuries to the field. He called the surface one of the worst in the league, emphasizing concerns over player safety. This game marked Rodgers' last at the venue, and he will next face the New Orleans Saints in Paris.

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  • •Pittsburgh Steelers won against Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime.
  • •Aaron Rodgers criticized field conditions as unsafe and detrimental to players.
  • •He linked his previous injuries to the playing surface at Raymond James Stadium.
  • •This was Rodgers' final game at the venue before facing the Saints in Paris.
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  • 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers blasts Buccaneers' field as 'one of the worst surfaces in the league'
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In Aaron Rodgers' estimation, he was fortunate to make it out of Tampa in one piece.

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