Aaron Rodgers is pointing the finger at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense for a horrendous primetime showing against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. That begins with himself. Coming off his worst outing of the year, Rodgers said he didn’t play up to his standard.
“I was just a little bit off. I missed DK early; [it] could have been a big play. A little high to Jonnu…I missed some throws I usually make,” Rodgers said post-game via the team’s website.
He repeated the “missed some throws” line when asked if the Chargers did anything to confuse him.
Rodgers finished the day 16-of-31 for 161 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. His first turnover was a backbreaker, throwing high over WR DK Metcalf’s head. The ball turned over in the Steelers’ territory at the end of the first half. The Chargers marched down the field to find the end zone before intermission, building a two-score lead that the Steelers never came close to cutting into.
Rodgers was erratic throughout the night and often missed high on his intended targets. That included a miss to WR DK Metcalf and TE Jonnu Smith; the latter’s valiant effort to sky for the ball was overturned upon review. Rodgers missed an open RB Kenneth Gainwell on 3rd-and-goal, which led to a 4th-and-goal forced throw. Post-game, Rodgers admitted he made a bad read.
“I probably should have thrown it the other side,” he said. “He was doubled. I should’ve thrown a more back shoulder or maybe worked the other side.”
Safety shaded to Metcalf. I don't know what window Rodgers was trying here other than "give the best playmaker the ball."
Which I get but…not here. That's not the look. https://t.co/KMjdy8UFQ8
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) November 10, 2025
Rodgers provided the Chargers with their first points of the game, sacked in the end zone for a safety. It was the first safety Pittsburgh had taken since QB Duck Hodges was called for intentional grounding in 2019. Rodgers took the blame for trying to do too much.
His second interception wasn’t his fault. Receiver Calvin Austin III let a pass bounce off his chest and into CB Donte Jackson’s arms for the turnover. That was one of four times Pittsburgh gave away possession.
All Rodgers and the Steelers’ offense can do is correct mistakes for Week 11’s key divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. There’s plenty to correct. Pittsburgh’s offense has been far from its best for the past two games. Against the Indianapolis Colts, the group left plays on the field even in a 27-point effort. Against the Chargers, the offense finished 1-of-10 on third down and didn’t find the end zone until the final meaningless minutes.
Rodgers offered a word of caution in an attempt not to let the situation spiral, but actions speak louder than words. Pittsburgh’s offense needs a lot more action.
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