Aaron Rodgers didn’t waste time making his mark with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Facing his old team, the New York Jets, Rodgers threw four touchdown passes and led Pittsburgh to a thrilling 34-32 Week 1 win at MetLife Stadium. After the game, Rodgers admitted the victory carried extra weight, saying he was “happy to beat everybody associated with the Jets.”
"I was happy to beat everybody associated with the Jets."
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 7, 2025
—Aaron Rodgers after his 34-32 win over the Jets pic.twitter.com/WyAqADIYsp
Aaron Rodgers Shines in Steelers Debut Against Jets
The matchup was full of storylines: Rodgers taking on his former franchise, Justin Fields debuting as the Jets’ new quarterback, and new head coach Aaron Glenn leading New York for the first time in the 2025 season.
Fields put up a fight with 218 passing yards, a touchdown through the air, and two more on the ground, but Rodgers’ precision passing and late-game composure sealed the win. Chris Boswell’s 60-yard field goal in the final minute proved to be the difference.
Aaron Rodgers in his Steelers debut 💰
— Overtime (@overtime) September 7, 2025
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244 YDS
4 TD
0 INT
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While Rodgers called it just one of 17 games, his performance set the tone for what could be his final NFL season. The Jets, meanwhile, will look to regroup with a home matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.
It's a dream start for Pittsburgh and Aaron Rodgers, whose signing was questioned nonstop leading up to the start of the season.
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