Steelers fans call for Aaron Rodgers to be benched during Patriots game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
During the first half of their game against the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers fans called for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to be benched after an ineffective performance. The Steelers trailed 10-3 at halftime, with Rodgers managing only 84 passing yards. The team has struggled offensively, scoring just 3 points in the second game after a Week 1 victory. Coach Mike McCarthy accepted responsibility for the offensive struggles, which included multiple turnovers and lack of momentum against New England’s defense. The defeat dropped Pittsburgh to 1-1, raising questions about Rodgers’ role as the season progresses.
- •Steelers trail 10-3 at halftime against the Patriots.
- •Aaron Rodgers has 84 passing yards at halftime.
- •Pittsburgh scored only 3 points in Week 2.
- •McCarthy called the offense 'clearly not good enough.'
- •Steelers drop to 1-1 after the loss.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers fans call for Aaron Rodgers to be benched at halftime
"Steelers fans called for Aaron Rodgers to be benched after a rough first half, but Pittsburgh’s offensive problems went beyond the quarterback.
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