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Newer update on Aaron Rodgers: Aaron Rodgers TD throw cuts Steelers' deficit to 16-10 vs. Bucs

Aaron Rodgers intercepted by Denzel Ward vs. Browns on TNF

Rodgers threw an early interception after Sam Williams hit his arm; Browns tied the game 7-7.

By Cole Hartwell
Aaron Rodgers
Photo: All-Pro Reels / CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped) via Wikimedia Commons · License

Aaron Rodgers threw an interception early against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football, leading to a tying touchdown. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was hit by Browns defensive end Sam Williams, forcing an errant throw toward Michael Pittman that was picked off by cornerback Denzel Ward, according to Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports.

What happened

Rodgers’ arm was hit by Williams as he attempted a pass, and the ball went to Ward instead of the intended receiver. The Browns took over and needed only four plays to reach the end zone, according to Yahoo Sports. Jaleel McLaughlin finished the drive with a 28-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 7-7.

Context

Rodgers completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Roman Wilson earlier in the game, according to Touchdown Wire. The 42-year-old quarterback is in what is expected to be his final NFL season, per The Lead. During the broadcast, Al Michaels relayed that Rodgers said a year from now, “I’ll either be tending to my pregnant wife or I’ll be taking care of my newborn.”

What’s next

The interception came in the first quarter of the Week 4 game between the Browns and Steelers. The game was tied 7-7 at that point, and both teams continued their divisional matchup at Huntington Bank Field.

Aaron Rodgers is picked off by Denzel Ward

Al Michaels says on the @NFLonPrime broadcast Aaron Rodgers told them a year from now, “I’ll either be tending to my pregnant wife or I’ll be taking care of my newborn.”

🏈 Fantasy impact

Rodgers’ early interception is a minor concern, but it was forced by contact and the Steelers’ offense has shown upside. He entered the game averaging 13.7 fantasy points per game and had a strong Week 3 with 23.7 points. The Browns allow production to tight ends, which could benefit Harold Fannin. Deshaun Watson is a low-end QB2 in this matchup. The Cleveland defense gets a slight boost from the early turnover, but fantasy managers should not overreact. Rodgers remains a mid-range QB2 in single-QB leagues.

Quick answers

Who intercepted Aaron Rodgers?

Denzel Ward intercepted Aaron Rodgers after Sam Williams hit his arm.

What did the Browns do after the interception?

The Browns scored a touchdown four plays later on a 28-yard run by Jaleel McLaughlin, tying the game 7-7.

Sources

  1. Browns convert Aaron Rodgers' INT into TD (Yahoo Sports)
  2. Browns convert Aaron Rodgers' INT into TD (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
  3. Aaron Rodgers is picked off by Denzel Ward (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  4. Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy exchange F-bombs on Steelers' TD drive (Yahoo Sports)
  5. Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy exchange salty language on Steelers' TD drive (Yahoo Sports)
  6. Al Michaels says on the @NFLonPrime broadcast Aaron Rodgers told them a year from now, “I’ll either be tending to my pregnant wife or I’ll be taking care of my newborn.” (X (@MikeGarafolo))

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