Pittsburgh Steelers evaluate Aaron Rodgers' starting role after offensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers face scrutiny over Aaron Rodgers' performance following a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots on September 22, 2026. Rodgers completed 23 of 39 passes for 187 yards with one interception. With the team's offense averaging just 3.5 yards per play, questions arise about the quarterback's future. ESPN analyst Dan Graziano believes a benching is unlikely, citing the Steelers' commitment to competing for a championship with Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy. Graziano emphasizes that the problems extend beyond Rodgers, pointing to issues in the run game and offensive line protection as contributors to the team's struggles.
- •Steelers drop to 1-1 after loss to Patriots.
- •Rodgers struggles with offensive rhythm, no touchdowns scored.
- •Dan Graziano indicates benching Rodgers is improbable this season.
- •Pittsburgh's offensive challenges include weak run game and protection issues.
- •Team remains committed to competing with Rodgers as starter.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Will the Pittsburgh Steelers Bench Aaron Rodgers? NFL Expert Weighs In
"The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive struggles have raised questions about Aaron Rodgers’ future as the team’s starting quarterback, but Dan Graziano believes a benching remains highly unlikely this season. The concerns intensified after Pittsburgh managed only three points in a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots, dropping the Steelers to 1-1. Rodgers completed 23 of […] The post Will the Pittsburgh Steelers Bench Aaron Rodgers? NFL Expert Weighs In appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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