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Aaron Rodgers added another defining chapter to his Hall of Fame resume. Fittingly, it came in black and gold. During Pittsburgh’s Wild Card showdown against the Houston Texans, the Steelers quarterback passed franchise icon Ben Roethlisberger for the third-most playoff passing yards in NFL history. It was a milestone reached with just under four minutes left in the second quarter.
The moment was confirmed in real time by the NFL’s official channels, underscoring the magnitude of the achievement. Rodgers entered the game only 79 yards shy of Roethlisberger’s longtime mark of 5,972 postseason passing yards. Big Ben trailed only Peyton Manning and Tom Brady on the all-time list. By halftime, Big Ben’s name had officially slid to fourth, with Rodgers continuing his steady postseason climb.A familiar name falls as Rodgers climbs another historic ladder.
Aaron Rodgers passes Ben Roethlisberger for the 3rd-most playoff pass yards in NFL history
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The achievement carried extra symbolism in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger’s shadow looms large over the franchise. Rodgers surpassing him in a playoff category while leading the Steelers in January reinforced how seamlessly the veteran quarterback has written himself into team history. More importantly, the milestone came in rhythm, not desperation, as Rodgers calmly guided an offense built for playoff precision.
Pittsburgh closed the 2025 regular season at 10-7. They captured their first AFC North title since 2020. After a hot start and a midseason stumble, the Steelers surged late. Their Week 18 win over Baltimore secured a home Wild Card date. With Rodgers steadying the offense, belief returned at Acrisure Stadium.
In his first year with Pittsburgh, Rodgers delivered efficiency and control. He threw for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions. While no longer chasing gaudy volume, he proved decisive when it mattered most. Now, he adds another historic playoff benchmark to a career already overflowing with them.
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