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It didn't take long for Aaron Rodgers to throw his first touchdown pass as a member of the Steelers. Rodgers capped off Pittsburgh's first offensive drive of the 2025 season with a 22-yard touchdown pass to wideout Ben Skowronek. The score gave the Steelers an early 7-3 lead over the Jets. 

Rodgers went 4 of 5 for 62 yards on Pittsburgh's 10-play, 71-yard drive. He converted on both of his third-and-10 situations that included a 23-yard completion to DK Metcalf, who dropped a pass just moments earlier. 

Rodgers was sacked by former Jets teammate Quinnen Williams on Pittsburgh's first play. Rodgers responded with an 11-yard completion two plays later to tight end Pat Freiermuth that moved the chains. Rodgers' first drive also included a six-yard completion to new Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith. 

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In addition to this being his first game as a Steeler, this is also Rodgers' first game against the Jets, who elected not to re-sign him this offseason. The Jets instead went out and signed Justin Fields, who went 4-2 as Pittsburgh's starter last season.