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Tom Brady Says He's 'Beyond Impressed' With Aaron Rodgers' Efficient Steelers Start

Rodgers' shift to rapid, short throws has delivered top-tier efficiency metrics in a 3-1 start.

Overview

  • On FOX NFL Sunday, Tom Brady praised Rodgers as a hypercompetitive, precise passer and said he is "beyond impressed."
  • The Steelers are 3-1 with Rodgers, who has 786 passing yards and eight touchdowns through four games.
  • Next Gen Stats shows league lows for Rodgers in intended air yards (4.8) and air yards to the sticks (minus-4.7), underscoring a quick-pass plan.
  • He entered Sunday ranked 11th in completion rate (68.5%) and ninth in passer rating (102.5), reflecting improved efficiency.
  • Pro Football Focus credits the approach with fewer hits at 2.3 sacks and eight pressures per game, even as Terry Bradshaw has publicly criticized the signing.