Aaron Rodgers leads Steelers to close 21-16 gap against Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

The Steelers trail the Browns 21-16 in an ongoing matchup on October 2, 2026. Aaron Rodgers threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to tight end Darnell Washington during the final quarter, tightening the score after previously struggling in the third quarter. The Steelers managed to overturn a pass interference penalty, allowing them to capitalize on a 77-yard touchdown drive. Rodgers has recorded 222 passing yards and two touchdowns but also has one interception in the game.
- •Steelers had minus-6 yards passing in the third quarter.
- •Browns had two sacks on Aaron Rodgers.
- •Rodgers is 16-of-29 passing for 222 yards.
- •Deshaun Watson's deep pass was intercepted by Robert Spears-Jennings.
- •Steelers trail by five points with the game still in progress.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers' second TD draws Steelers to within 21-16
"The Steelers had minus-6 yards passing in the third quarter as the Browns had two sacks of Aaron Rodgers.
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