The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers faced off on Sunday Night Football. It wasn’t a good night for Aaron Rodgers and company but the quarterback was clear: he was responsible for his team’s woes.
“This was not my best performance,” Rodgers said, via ESPN media. “I got to play better than this for us to win. Whatever it takes … if it’s better checks, if it’s better throws, whatever it is, I got to play better. I will.”
Rodgers has been good overall but against the Chargers, it wasn’t his night at all. He completed 16/31 passes, 161 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. It was an off-night and he got sacked three times too.
There was one good performance on the Steelers offense
Death, taxes, and running back Jaylen Warren always making the most of what he’s got. Warren had 91 scrimmage yards, averaged five yards per carry and even delivered one of the best plays of his career.
Warren always played an RB2 role. Still, after Najee Harris left, the Steelers trusted Warren to be the best back on the roster. He is, and he does a very good job not only as a rusher, but also as a pass-catcher.
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The Steelers have a must-win mentality ahead of a tough schedule
The Steelers host divisional rivals Bengals next week in a key game as they already lost to Cincy this season. Then, they visit the frisky Chicago Bears to then host the Buffalo Bills, and visit the Baltimore Ravens.
In fact, the only “easy” game they have left is at home against the Dolphins. The Steelers also need to visit the Detroit Lions, divisional rivals Cleveland Browns and end the season hosting the Ravens, who might go into that game desperate to win.
