Aaron Rodgers' Gesture Before Steelers' NFL Playoff Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Angelo Guinhawa | Last updated Jan 12, 2026 10:43 PM ET

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2025 NFL season with a 10-7 record to claim the AFC North title, securing the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoffs. They played the Houston Texans in the wild card round.

Rodgers finished the regular season with 3,322 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, along with just seven interceptions. He also rushed 21 times for 61 yards and one touchdown on the ground.

The Steelers entered the game against the Texans as 3-point underdogs. Houston had a 12-5 record and the best defense in the NFL, so that sentiment was not surprising.

Rodgers was not bothered by that, though. In fact, prior to the game, he was clearly composed and even had the chance to have some fun.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaking to the media.© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Steelers quarterback was seen greeting a fan named Jackson Bonneville (more popularly known as Rodgers Realm), who was wearing a complete jersey and helmet to look like the 42-year-old star. Rodgers had a conversation with his supporter and dapped him up.

"things you love to see," the NFL wrote, along with a video of the moment.

Fans also loved the interaction, with many praising Rodgers.

"Rodger’s genuinely loves the dude. Wholesome," a commenter wrote. Another one said, "This is fire."

"Love this," a fan added.

A supporter remarked, "I know he got choked up after this. Love it."

"This just made my entire life," a follower stated.

View this post on Instagram

Rodgers Realm himself commented on the video posted by the NFL, expressing disbelief over the moment he shared with the Steelers QB. The fan wrote, "Unreal."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: