Quarterback Aaron Rodgers did well to put the Pittsburgh Steelers up by a single point with 2:21 remaining in regulation of Thursday night's game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals.

However, Rodgers could then do nothing but watch as 40-year-old signal-caller Joe Flacco guided the Cincinnati offense down the field for a drive that ended with Evan McPherson booting a game-winning field goal with seven seconds left to play.

Following the Steelers' 33-31 loss that ended their three-game winning streak, Rodgers remained positive regarding the state of the first-place club.

Aaron Rodgers won't "ride the roller coaster" after loss to Bengals

"This is the NFL," Rodgers said, per The Athletic's Mike DeFabo . "We had a chance to really open up some space. But we’re 4-2.

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