Aaron Rodgers Struggles As Steelers Loose To Seahawks, 31-17

Aaron Rodgers had a rough second game with the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 31-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. After a strong Week 1 game, Rodgers took a huge step back with the outcome of the Steelers’ first home game.

The Seahawks’ win evened their record at 1-1, tied with the Steelers 1-1 after their Week 1 win.

Rodgers was stuck behind the wall, which was the Seahawks’ defense on Sunday. He completed only 18 of 33 passes for 203 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

The quarterback was sacked three times in the game, as the Steelers’ offense struggled to maintain momentum. While the Steelers sputtered, the Seahawks rose to the occasion.

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns while running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 105 yards, adding to the score. The Seahawks capitalized on the Steelers’ mistakes throughout the game.

Rodgers expressed frustration after a critical pass aimed at tight end Pat Freiermuth was intercepted by wide receiver Calvin Austin III, resulting in a turnover. The play happened with just four minutes left in the third quarter.

With the game tied 14-14 and Pittsburgh threatening from the 4-yard line, the team had a chance to take the lead in the fourth quarter. Instead, the ball bounced off Austin’s hands, and Seahawks’ running back Deion Kendrick corralled the deflection for a pick.

Rodgers explained after the game that Austin was in the wrong place and Freiermuth had a better chance of catching the play if Austin hadn’t gotten in his way.

“Cal’s the best kid ever, but he probably should have stayed in the flat there. He knows it,” Rodgers said in a post-game press conference. “He was kind of stealing it from Pat or catching it to put it away and score a touchdown. Cal’s the best kid, and it sucks because he’s such a great kid. But unfortunately, that whole sequence took points off the board.”

The interception turned into a momentum shift against the Steelers.

The overall offensive struggles and mounting pressure took a significant toll on the team. The Steelers only managed to get one field goal after the turnover, while Seattle outscored them 17-3 in the fourth quarter.

The Steelers will regroup in Week 3 for an away game against the New England Patriots while the Seahawks carry the momentum of their first-season win.