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Patriots target Aaron Rodgers with social media post before Steelers matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Patriots target Aaron Rodgers with social media post before Steelers matchup

Summary

The New England Patriots will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium this weekend, with spotlight on quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Patriots are coming off a defeat to the Seattle Seahawks, while the Steelers secured a win against the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots posted a social media video highlighting historic sacks on Rodgers from 2006, possibly aimed to provoke their opponent ahead of this week’s game. This clash may be the last time the Patriots face Rodgers before his anticipated retirement at the end of the season.

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Status Watch

•The Patriots lost to the Seahawks in Week One.
•The Steelers won against the Falcons last week.
•Rodgers has a 4-3 record against the Patriots.
•This may be the last matchup between the Patriots and Rodgers.
•The Patriots’ social media post references a 2006 game featuring Rodgers.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots take aim at Aaron Rodgers through social media post ahead of Steelers game

What they're saying

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The New England Patriots return to Gillette Stadium this weekend to face Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Vrabel’s team was dealt a frustrating defeat in Week One against the Seattle Seahawks, whilst the Steelers secured a victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
— Yahoo Sports

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