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Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Makes History Against Texans in NFL Playoffs

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Makes History Against Texans in NFL Playoffs

Summary

Aaron Rodgers, playing for the Steelers, reached a new milestone in NFL history by moving to third place in career playoff passing yards. He surpassed Ben Roethlisberger during a game against the Houston Texans. The Steelers lost the game, and Rodgers completed 146 passing yards and an interception during the match.

Key Facts

  • Aaron Rodgers now ranks third in NFL career playoff passing yards.
  • He moved past Ben Roethlisberger on this list.
  • Rodgers needed 79 yards to pass Roethlisberger and achieved this by the second quarter.
  • Only Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have more playoff passing yards than Rodgers.
  • Rodgers completed 17 of 33 passes with 146 yards and one interception against the Texans.
  • The Steelers lost to the Texans 30-6 in the wild-card round.
  • Rodgers has a total of 6,040 postseason passing yards.
  • He plans to decide in the offseason if he will return for another season.

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