Aaron Rodgers‘ debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers was highly anticipated.
Fans were interested to see how he’d perform with a new team, especially after his 2024 campaign with the New York Jets left something to be desired.
He didn’t disappoint in his first game with the organization, throwing for 244 yards and four touchdowns.
Rodgers seemingly couldn’t be stopped in this one, and he and his receivers had a field day against a Jets defense that is said to be among the best in the league.
The four-time league MVP showed that he still has some gas left in the tank, putting this record-setting performance together, as the NFL on CBS pointed out on X.
Per the network, Rodgers is the only player over the past 60 years to throw for four touchdowns and more than 240 yards in a debut with a team.
The comprehensive list of QBs with 240 Pass Yards, 4 Pass TD and 0 INT in their team debut over last 60 NFL seasons
– Aaron Rodgers (Week 1 vs Jets)
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— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 7, 2025
He also didn’t make any mistakes, as he didn’t throw an interception, a sign that his strong on-field decision-making hasn’t left him in his older age.
People weren’t sure what to make of the Steelers coming into the year, especially with the unknowns surrounding Rodgers, but attitudes have quickly shifted.
His performance confirmed that he can still impact the game in a big way, giving Steelers fans confidence that Mike Tomlin and the front office picked the right man for the job when they signed him.
This season might be Rodgers’ last in the league, but if this game is any indication, he’s ready to go all out and end his career on a high note.
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