Updated
Updated · Fox News · Oct 11
Rodgers Throws 3 TDs in Steelers' 34-22 Win Over Colts as 42-Year-Old Climbs Record Lists
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Oct 11

Rodgers Throws 3 TDs in Steelers' 34-22 Win Over Colts as 42-Year-Old Climbs Record Lists

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 11

Summary

  • Three touchdown passes from Aaron Rodgers powered Pittsburgh past Indianapolis 34-22, lifting the Steelers to 3-2 and extending his streak to three straight games with three TD throws.
  • 235 passing yards and no turnovers marked Rodgers' sharpest outing yet, while Jaylen Warren fueled the offense with 188 yards from scrimmage, including an 80-yard catch-and-run score and a 50-yard touchdown run.
  • A 17-yard fourth-quarter touchdown to Pat Freiermuth on third-and-6 pushed Pittsburgh's lead to 31-22 and effectively sealed the game after the Colts had closed within two points.
  • The first touchdown moved Rodgers past Peyton Manning into third in career touchdown passes including the postseason, and the win gave him 166 regular-season victories as a starter, fifth all time.
  • Pittsburgh now heads into games against 1-4 Tampa Bay and 1-4 New Orleans before key AFC North matchups with Cleveland and Cincinnati.

Insights

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