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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made more NFL history against the Miami Dolphins on Monday night.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers played a large part in helping the Pittsburgh Steelers route the Miami Dolphins 28-15 on Monday Night Football, and he made a little NFL history while doing so.
According to ESPN Insights, Monday night was Rodgers’ 166th game with multiple passing touchdowns, passing Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning for third-most in NFL history.
This is the 166th game for Aaron Rodgers with multiple passing touchdowns, passing Peyton Manning for 3rd-most in NFL history.
He trails only Tom Brady (204) and Drew Brees (173). #MNFInsights
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) December 16, 2025
Rodgers threw three touchdowns passes against the Dolphins. His first was a 19-yard pass to wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who was just signed from the Steelers practice squad to their active roster earlier in the day.
MVS hauls in the TD!
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 16, 2025
The 42-year-old’s second touchdown pass didn’t come until late into the third quarter, but it was an impressive one, nonetheless, as he found wide receiver DK Metcalf over the middle of the field who took it 28 yards for the score.
DK METCALF MY GOODNESS
MIAvsPIT on ESPN/ABC
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Rodgers’ third touchdown came on a play to tight end Jonnu Smith, who Pittsburgh acquired in its blockbuster trade in the offseason that sent defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami.
NUUUUUU! @Easymoney_81
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 16, 2025
The four-time NFL MVP has had his fair share of up and down moments all season, but he proved once again on Monday night that he still has some good football left in him, and when he plays well, the Steelers have a chance to finally end their postseason win drought this season.
Pittsburgh now sits atop the AFC North at 8-6 with the Baltimore Ravens (7-7) close behind. Next up, the Steelers have road matchups against the Detroit Lions (8-6) and Cleveland Browns (3-11) before hosting the Ravens in the regular season finale.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Aaron Rodgers Passes Peyton Manning in NFL Record Books
