Vintage Rodgers is Back! Launches a TD on Opening Drive Like It’s 2011 Again!

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Let’s be honest — did anyone really think Aaron Rodgers was done? Nope. The man might have a few more gray hairs now, but that arm is still pure magic. On Thursday night’s Steelers–Bengals game, Rodgers reminded everyone exactly why he’s still that guy.

Right from the first drive, the Steelers were staring down a 3rd and 6 situation. Rodgers took the snap, bought some time, scrambled a bit, and then fired an absolute dart to tight end Jonnu Smith — touchdown! The ball zipped through like it had a GPS lock on the end zone, and suddenly, it was 7–0 Steelers.

Rodgers extends the play and throws a TD. Seen that before!

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But wait — Rodgers wasn’t done yet. Just a few plays earlier, he dropped another vintage Rodgers dime to DK Metcalf for a huge gain. It was one of those throws that makes you wonder if his footballs are laser-guided.

3rd and long… PERFECT ball from Rodgers to DK 🎯

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It felt like a flashback to the Packers’ glory days — the scrambling, the precision, the calm confidence. Yeah, he’s in a Steelers uniform now, but the vibe? 100% Green Bay Rodgers.

The Bengals’ defense looked lost, trying to figure out if they were watching a live game or a Rodgers highlight reel. And honestly, can you blame them? The man was out there making defenders question their career choices.

Steelers took an early 7–0 lead, and Rodgers–Metcalf looked like they’d been playing together for years. Age might be catching up to him, but the throws are still pure gold — cool, calculated, and absolutely vintage Rodgers.