Overview
- Aaron Rodgers delivered his worst outing of the season, going 16-of-31 for 161 yards with one touchdown, two interceptions and a sack for a safety in the 25-10 defeat to the Chargers.
- Pittsburgh produced just 221 total yards and went 2-of-11 on third downs, with Mike Tomlin tying limited rushing opportunities and Jaylen Warren’s touches to the offense’s failure to sustain drives.
- Tomlin rejected labeling the performance an off night but reiterated he has no long-term concerns about Rodgers, calling for more third-down execution and more explosive “splash” plays.
- Defensive captains Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt questioned unit trust and said the group has leaned too heavily on takeaways, underscoring broader cohesion issues.
- With no trade-deadline upgrade at receiver and Marquez Valdez-Scantling on the practice squad, Pittsburgh sits 5-4 after losing three of four and prepares for a Bengals rematch as the AFC North tightens.