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Aaron Rodgers Overtakes Brett Favre for No. 4 on NFL TD List, Lifts Steelers Over Patriots

Only Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning now sit ahead of the 41-year-old after Pittsburgh’s 21-14 road win.

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Sep 21, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) makes a pass during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • Rodgers claimed touchdown No. 509 on a 12-yard pass to DK Metcalf in the second quarter to move past Brett Favre on the career list.
  • He later found Calvin Austin III for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, finishing with 510 career TDs as Pittsburgh improved to 2-1.
  • On the same drive, Rodgers also passed Philip Rivers for sixth place in all-time passing yards, with Ben Roethlisberger next in fifth.
  • Rodgers went 16-of-23 for 139 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, while the Steelers defense forced five turnovers.
  • After the game, Rodgers downplayed the personal milestone, describing it as a reflection of longevity rather than a top achievement.