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The Los Angeles Chargers’ defense made it difficult for Aaron Rodgers to perform at his best as the Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the AFC West team 25-10 on Sunday night.
Rodgers was his own worst critic after the game ended, as he lamented his 16 completions for 161 yards, a touchdown pass, two interceptions and a fumble that he recovered, albeit in his own end zone for a safety. The Chargers sacked Rodgers three times.
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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) grabs Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
“This wasn’t my best performance,” he said via ESPN. “I have to play better than this for us to win. Whatever it takes… whether it’s better controls, whether it’s better shooting, whatever, I have to play better. I will do it… We have to play better on offense, for sure. But this is part of the season.
“There are ebbs and flows, ups and downs, and we can’t ride the wave.”
Rodgers fumbled in his own end zone while trying to prevent the run in the first quarter. He recovered it but it cost Pittsburgh two points.
“I didn’t really see anyone open,” Rodgers said. “I felt like when I stepped forward, I saw Mack, and I didn’t realize he had lost contact with (right tackle) Troy (Fautanu).”
He had difficulty connecting with wide receiver DK Metcalf. He had Metcalf open near the goal line but took him down. Then in the second quarter, he took down Metcalf again. This time, Chargers safety RJ Mickens was there for the interception.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) forces Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) to fumble during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
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Rodgers completed just one pass in the third quarter. Los Angeles was up 15-3 early in the third quarter and Pittsburgh had a chance to score at least six goals. But multiple incomplete passes led to turnovers.
It was that kind of night.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin put him on offense as a collective instead of kicking Rodgers while he was on the ground. He avoided a question about how he would evaluate Rodgers’ performance.
Rodgers’ only touchdown pass was to Roman Wilson in the final minutes of the fourth quarter.
The Steelers recognized the need to play better with the NFL season in its second half.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Márcio José Sánchez)
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Pittsburgh has a slight lead over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North. The Ravens are returning to full strength with Lamar Jackson under center.
