Colin Cowherd critiques Aaron Rodgers after Steelers' loss to Patriots

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Colin Cowherd critiques Aaron Rodgers after Steelers' loss to Patriots
Summary

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their first loss of the season against the New England Patriots, failing to score a touchdown. Rodgers, who was sacked four times and intercepted once during the game, has only thrown one touchdown in the opening two weeks of the season. Analyst Colin Cowherd noted similarities between Rodgers and former quarterback Brett Favre, suggesting both faced challenges in their later careers. Cowherd expressed concern that Rodgers seemed to be hampering the offense. The Steelers' next game is against the Cincinnati Bengals, where improvements will be needed.

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  • Steelers lost to Patriots, failing to score a touchdown.
  • Rodgers was sacked four times and threw one interception.
  • Cowherd compares Rodgers’ struggles to Brett Favre's later career.
  • Steelers play against the Bengals next, seeking to improve offense.
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Aaron Rodgers has been up against it through the opening two weeks of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season. The 42-year-old quarterback suffered his first loss of the season at the weekend against the New England Patriots, where the Steelers were unable to even score a touchdown.

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