NFL News: Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers laments ‘newsworthy’ performance

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Aaron Rodgers had a rough time against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Rodgers, already playing with a broken left wrist, was forced to take snaps in pistol or shotgun formations and received a bloody cut on the bridge of his nose when he was hit by Bills defensive end Joey Bosa. The four-time MVP’s face scraped the frozen field as he coughed up the ball, leading to a Buffalo touchdown.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws against Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Bills’ defensive play was a game-changer as Buffalo scored 23 unanswered points to secure the 26-7 victory. Rodgers was 10 of 21 for 117 passing yards. The Pittsburgh Steelers were booed off the field and the quarterback admitted it during the postgame press conference.

“I totally understand the frustration,” he said via ESPN. “I’ve been booed on offense, even in Green Bay over the years. … It was a performance worthy of booing.”

Rodgers also stressed that he and the receivers need to be on the same page when it comes to running the route. He also put some of the throws he didn’t make on his shoulders.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) talks with quarterback Will Howard (18) and quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh fell to 6-6 on the year as the AFC North race tightened.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin also acknowledged the crowd’s reaction. Some fans were heard chanting “Fire Tomlin!” »

“I share their frustration tonight,” Tomlin said. “We didn’t do enough.”

Tomlin added that he was “looking at everything” to find solutions to solve the Steelers’ problems. The team is 15th in points scored and 27th in yards gained. On defense, Pittsburgh is 20th in points allowed and 28th in yards allowed.

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The Baltimore Ravens have a slight advantage over the Steelers for the AFC North lead. The Ravens have a better winning percentage based on running plays. The Steelers are ninth in the AFC standings, two games behind the Bills for last place.

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