Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Passes Brett Favre on TD List

Steelers’ Offense Finds Rhythm Late

Though Rodgers’ 510th touchdown wasn’t a milestone, it was the most important of the afternoon. After a hot 14-0 start, the Steelers’ offense stalled, gaining just 31 yards combined in the second and third quarters while punting four times and throwing an interception.

But with the score tied in the fourth, Rodgers capitalized on a forced fumble by Nick Herbig and recovery by T.J. Watt, leading a nine-play, 62-yard drive that chewed up more than five minutes. He capped it with the decisive pass to Austin.

“We had to have a drive there, so guys made some plays,” Rodgers said. “I didn’t throw the best ball, but Cal’s so damn fast. He made a great play.”

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin credited Rodgers’ leadership, saying: “It cannot be going the way you desire, but you better have enough emotion, you better have enough belief, you better stay the course in an effort to do it.”

Rodgers on Longevity and Perspective

Rodgers called the milestone a testament to his long career and the players around him.

“Some touchdowns, you make exceptional plays. Some, the scheme is so good, all I got to do is not screw it up. Sometimes you throw a short one to a guy and he goes 60. It goes in the column as the same,” Rodgers said. “There’s been a lot of guys involved in that… I’m proud of it, but not a big deal.”

Rodgers also passed Philip Rivers for sixth on the NFL’s career passing yards list with 63,538, moving just 550 behind Ben Roethlisberger. “It means I’ve played a long time,” Rodgers said. “Good to be mentioned with those guys.”

NFL Record Book Still Evolving

While Rodgers was rewriting history in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford climbed the list himself with his 381st and 382nd touchdown passes, moving past Matt Ryan into ninth all-time.

For Rodgers, though, Sunday’s performance was more than another statistical milestone. It was proof that, even two decades after being drafted, he remains one of the most impactful quarterbacks in the league — and still capable of writing new chapters in NFL history.