Aaron Rodgers reacts to teammate Roman Wilson's high target ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Aaron Rodgers began his final NFL season with a 20-13 victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Following the game, he expressed indifference toward the media's focus on receiver Roman Wilson's ranking of No. 2 in NFL targets. He criticized the narrative, emphasizing that players prioritize open teammates over target statistics. Despite Wilson's ranking, the Steelers' offense struggled with only 4.1 yards per play and a conversion rate of three of 13 on third downs. Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy must adjust their strategy moving forward.
- •Rodgers started his final NFL season with a 20-13 win over the Falcons.
- •Roman Wilson is ranked No. 2 in the NFL for targets after Week 1.
- •Rodgers expressed frustration with media focus on individual statistics.
- •Steelers' offense averaged 4.1 yards per play in the opener.
- •They converted only three of 13 third down attempts.
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers’ ruthless response to media about Steelers teammate’s ranking in crucial NFL stat
"Aaron Rodgers couldn’t care less about his teammate being ranked No. 2 in NFL targets.
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