Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Admits He's Doing Extra Research Ahead Of First AFC North Game

Speaking with Steelers insider Brooke Pryor on Wednesday, Rodgers shared his thoughts on the intensity of the AFC North rivalry and what it means to him personally. He emphasized that every division game is an opportunity to prove himself and lead the Steelers to victories that could define the season. Fans are encouraged by his commitment, experience, and the poise he continues to bring to the field. "I was asking PQ [Patrick Queen] about it the other day because he has been on both sides of it," Rodgers said while speaking to the Pittsburgh media on Wednesday. "In my own time in the North and the NFC, I think it was always a great rivalry with Chicago. Minnesota, the states don’t like each other, so there was more blood between the fans, and uh, Detroit, there wasn’t that same type of energy. We wanted to beat them, but there wasn’t like that hatred." Rodgers also recalled some of the intense rivalries he experienced for the majority of his legendary NFL career with the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North. Drawing on that experience, he’s taking extra steps to prepare for the AFC North, including reaching out to Patrick Queen, who joined the Steelers from a division rival ahead of the 2024 season. By learning from teammates who have firsthand knowledge of the division, Rodgers is ensuring he has every advantage heading into the matchup. "It seems like with this, the rivalry is with the Browns and the hatred goes both ways between the Steelers-Bengals and Steelers-Ravens," Rodgers said. It’s clear that Rodgers is genuinely excited for his first taste of divisional football with the Steelers. He has done an excellent job leading the team through the 2025 season so far. Now, with AFC North play on the horizon, it’s a chance for Rodgers to prove to the NFL world that he still has his vintage division-game magic. Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Gives Team A Real Chance In 2025 Many Steelers fans are cautiously optimistic about the team’s 3-1 start, a sentiment shaped by the disappointing finish to the 2024 season. Last year, the Steelers started hot but went on an embarrassing losing streak that derailed their playoff hopes. Now, with Rodgers leading the team, there is hope that his steady leadership and veteran quarterback play can carry the Steelers through the tough stretches of the schedule. It all begins with AFC North play, and Rodgers appears ready to guide his team with the poise and experience that has defined his legendary career. What do you expect to see out of Aaron Rodgers' stat line in his first AFC North contest?