Passing yards tell one story. Wins tell another. Aaron Rodgers just climbed into fifth place on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list with 64,222 career yards.
Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) gestures toward his helmet and calls the snap count against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) gestures toward his helmet and calls the snap count against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
That puts him behind only Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, and Brett Favre. But fans aren’t exactly throwing a parade for the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s achievement.
Aaron Rodgers Reaches Fifth All-Time in Passing Yards
Rodgers hit another milestone during another frustrating afternoon. The accomplishment itself is massive. Only four quarterbacks in NFL historyhave thrown for more yards than the 41-year-old signal caller.
Congratulations to Aaron Rodgers for moving into fifth place on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list! pic.twitter.com/3rDyNRSl15
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 17, 2025
Brady’s record of 89,214 yards sits nearly 25,000 yards ahead. To catch up, Rodgers would need five or six exceptional seasons throwing 4,000 to 5,000 yards each year. At his age, that mountain looks impossible to climb.
The timing makes this achievement awkward because the Steelers are struggling despite massive investments in the team. Their defense is underperforming, and Rodgers is throwing interceptions at key moments.
Even if he never matches Tom Brady’s records, Rodgers remains one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. His passing accuracy is remarkable, and his ability to read defenses allows him to make smart decisions that keep his team competitive. Week after week, he finds ways to lead his offense and make plays that matter in close games.
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Brady’s record shows how long he played, but Rodgers’ numbers show excellence. His accuracy and decision-making have built a Hall of Fame resume. This season, however, is testing his legacy in real time.
NFL Fans Point Out the Uncomfortable Truth About Rodgers’ Season
Social media didn’t exactly celebrate the news. One fanwrote, “Is he top 5 in INTs thrown too?” Anotheradded, “Now win the game!”
A thirdobserved, “Congratulations to the highest paid defense being absolutely awful as well.”
The criticism kept coming. A fourth fannoted, “Losing to the Bengals and getting catches ripped right out your hands.”
A fifthasked, “Where is he on the interception list?”
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These reactions show the frustration brewing in Pittsburgh. Nobody cares about career stats when you’re dropping winnable games. The Steelers paid big money for a quarterback who would change their fortunes.
Instead, they’re watching milestones pile up while losses do the same. Rodgers’ legacy as one of the greats is secure. His reputation as a winner is taking damage weekly.
Fair or not, that’s the reality. You can’t celebrate fifth all-time in passing yards when your team can’t beat Cincinnati. The numbers are impressive. The results aren’t.