They've still got it.
While it's not 2014 or even 2021 anymore for Aaron Rodgers, or 2012 for Joe Flacco, the two AFC North quarterbacks showed in the first half of "Thursday Night Football" that they still have something in the tank as they battled in what some fans have dubbed the "battle of the uncs."
By the end of the half, however, it was a pair of Pittsburgh Steelers turnovers that gave Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals the edge.
Here's a look at how Rodgers and Flacco fared in Thursday's battle of quarterbacks aged 40 and older.
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Aaron Rodgers vs. Joe Flacco stats
Halftime score: Bengals 17, Steelers 10
Aaron Rodgers Stat Joe Flacco
68.4% (13/19) Comp. rate 66.7% (14/21)
118 Yards 130
1 TD 2
2 INT 0
62.8 Passer rating 115.2
1 Rush attempts 0
6 Rush yards 0
Both Rodgers and Flacco had some impressive moments in the first half, including a dart from Rodgers for a Jonnu Smith touchdown on a play that saw him receive all the time in the world behind his offensive line.
Flacco, meanwhile, avoided turnovers and still put up strong numbers despite being the victim of multiple key drops from his pass-catchers. He and the Bengals finished the first half with 17 consecutive points with the help of key turnovers.
The distinction between the two quarterbacks in the first half was those turnovers. Rodgers threw two interceptions, though the second was quite literally ripped out of DK Metcalf's arms by DJ Turner. Rodgers' first interception came on a downfield shot on the first play of a Steelers drive.
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Aaron Rodgers highlights
3rd and long... PERFECT ball from Rodgers to DK 🎯
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Rodgers extends the play and throws a TD. Seen that before!
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Rodgers is just messing around back there.
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In a lowlight, Rodgers was intercepted downfield by Jordan Battle to help turn the tide toward the Bengals.
Jordan Battle PICKS OFF Rodgers.
He's ruled down back at the 24-yard-line.
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Joe Flacco highlights
They're developing chemistry...
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Flacco, lob. Chase, six.
Bengals on the board.
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Flacco finds a window and Higgins does the rest.
BENGALS LEAD!
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