Overview

• Mike Tomlin said Aaron Rodgers "certainly has been" what the team expected, praising his preparation, leadership and daily approach while expressing little concern about outcomes.
• Rodgers acknowledged he "didn't have a good game" in the Week 3 win at New England and credited the defense; through three games he is at 65.1% passing for 586 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions.
• Pittsburgh ranks No. 12 in points scored but No. 30 in total yards at 247 per game, highlighting ongoing efficiency questions on offense.
• The Steelers face the Vikings in Week 4 at Dublin’s Croke Park in an international regular-season game that will spotlight early progress under Rodgers.
• Terry Bradshaw said Pittsburgh is "past being a contender," and Ben Roethlisberger suggested the team could be outcoached against Minnesota, reflecting persistent external skepticism.