The big question for the Pittsburgh Steelers coming into the 2025 season was whether or not quarterback Aaron Rodgers could still play at a high level and help them compete for a Super Bowl.
It is only one game, but early returns were promising in their 34-32 win Sunday over Rodgers' former team, the New York Jets .
Steelers have not had quarterback play like this in years
Even though the Steelers have consistently finished with winning records and made the playoffs the past few years, their quarterback play has been some of the worst in the NFL and significantly lowered their ceiling.
It was a totally different story on Sunday as Rodgers not only put up big numbers but also helped bail out a brutal defensive performance that almost cost the Steelers the game. In recent years, the