Quarterback Aaron Rodgers did nicely to place the Pittsburgh Steelers up by a single level with 2:21 remaining in regulation of Thursday night time’s sport towards the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals.
Nonetheless, Rodgers may then do nothing however watch as 40-year-old signal-caller Joe Flacco guided the Cincinnati offense down the sphere for a drive that ended with Evan McPherson booting a game-winning subject aim 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 “experience the curler coaster” after loss to Bengals
“That is the NFL,” Rodgers mentioned, per The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo. “We had an opportunity to actually open up some area. However we’re 4-2. Nonetheless first within the division. Received a pair house video games developing, back-to-back. One other Sunday night time alternative towards my former staff (the Inexperienced Bay Packers). I’m not going to experience the curler coaster, and I do know (head coach Mike Tomlin) isn’t. Hopefully, you guys comply with go well with.”
In whole, Rodgers accomplished 23-of-34 passes for 249 yards with 4 touchdowns and two interceptions towards the Bengals. Maybe his greatest play of the night time concerned the longer term Corridor of Famer connecting with tight finish Pat Freiermuth for a 68-yard landing with beneath 2:30 left within the fourth quarter:
