Quarterback Aaron Rodgers did properly to place the Pittsburgh Steelers up by a single level with 2:21 remaining in regulation of Thursday night time’s sport in opposition to the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals.
Nevertheless, Rodgers might then do nothing however watch as 40-year-old signal-caller Joe Flacco guided the Cincinnati offense down the sector for a drive that ended with Evan McPherson booting a game-winning discipline purpose with seven seconds left to play.
Following the Steelers’ 33-31 loss that ended their three-game profitable streak, Rodgers remained optimistic relating to the state of the first-place membership.
Aaron Rodgers will not “trip the curler coaster” after loss to Bengals
“That is the NFL,” Rodgers stated, per The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo. “We had an opportunity to actually open up some house. However we’re 4-2. Nonetheless first within the division. Obtained a pair residence video games developing, back-to-back. One other Sunday night time alternative in opposition to my former crew (the Inexperienced Bay Packers). I’m not going to trip the curler coaster, and I do know (head coach Mike Tomlin) isn’t. Hopefully, you guys comply with swimsuit.”
In complete, Rodgers accomplished 23-of-34 passes for 249 yards with 4 touchdowns and two interceptions in opposition to the Bengals. Maybe his finest play of the night time concerned the longer term Corridor of Famer connecting with tight finish Pat Freiermuth for a 68-yard landing with below 2:30 left within the fourth quarter:
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