Mike Tomlin delivers bold three-word response about Aaron Rodgers after Steelers’ loss to Chargers

On a night the Pittsburgh Steelers would rather forget, Aaron Rodgers found himself under the microscope among the team’s fans on Sunday. In their Week 10 showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers, Rodgers delivered a performance that fell short of his usual standards, prompting a terse three-word response from head coach Mike Tomlin when asked about the quarterback’s showing.

During the post-game press conference, when a reporter inquired how Tomlin would evaluate Rodgers‘ display, he retorted, “How would you?” before seamlessly pivoting to field another question from a different reporter.

Rodgers posted a dismal 51.6% completion rate, connecting on just 16 of his 31 passes, marking his lowest inaccuracy percentage during his tenure with the Steelers. This statistic underscored the veteran quarterback’s struggles against the Chargers, illustrating his inability to propel Pittsburgh toward a competitive showing in the matchup.

Turnovers and mishandled passes characterized Rodgers’ evening, as the Chargers seized every opportunity to capitalize on his missteps, ultimately claiming victory and fortifying their 7-3 standing in the AFC West.

Rodgers’ reflections on his own play

For seasoned athletes like Rodgers, off nights are an inevitable part of the game. Candid as ever, Rodgers did not shy away from evaluating his shortcomings, offering a straightforward self-assessment of his outing against the Chargers.

“I was a little bit off today,” Rodgers confessed to the media. “I missed DK [Metcalf] early; that play had potential. We struggled to establish the run game in the first half, and I definitely missed some easy throws. We’ve got to regroup and keep grinding.”

Steelers maintain their standings lead

Despite the dispiriting loss to the Chargers, Pittsburgh remains atop the AFC North standings, benefitting from the lackluster start of the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. With a 5-4 record, the remainder of the season looms large for the Steelers as they aim to return to the playoffs after last season’s Wild Card exit.

In their upcoming Week 11 clash with the Bengals, a team struggling at 3-6, the Steelers will aim to widen their lead in the standings. Beyond that, a challenging schedule awaits, featuring a Week 13 clash with the Bills, a Week 16 matchup against the Lions, and a pair of pivotal games against the Ravens.