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Rodgers Rolls Back the Clock in Steelers' Week 1 Victory
10 Sep
Summary
- Rodgers shines in Steelers debut, throwing for 244 yards and 4 TDs
- Tomlin happy to "learn while winning" in Week 1 performance
- Steelers' run game struggles, putting pressure on Rodgers
The Aaron Rodgers era in Pittsburgh has started on a high note, as the Steelers rolled into MetLife Stadium and left with a 34-32 victory over the New York Jets in Week 1. Rodgers, the four-time MVP who joined the Steelers this offseason, turned back the clock with a vintage performance, throwing for 244 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was pleased with the win, noting that there was "a lot to learn" from the team's Week 1 outing. "It's really good to learn while winning," Tomlin said, acknowledging that there were areas for improvement despite the victory.
One such area was the Steelers' run game, which struggled to get going, managing just 53 yards on 20 combined carries. This put added pressure on Rodgers to shoulder the offensive load, but the veteran quarterback rose to the occasion, connecting with receivers like DK Metcalf (83 yards) to lead the team to the narrow win.
While it's just one game, Rodgers' performance has given Steelers fans reason for optimism as the team looks to build on this strong start and continue learning and growing under the new quarterback's leadership.
