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SFNewer update on Aaron Rodgers: Aaron Rodgers TD throw cuts Steelers' deficit to 16-10 vs. Bucs
Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy trade heated words in Steelers' loss to Browns
Cameras caught the quarterback and coach yelling at each other during the first quarter of Thursday night's game.
Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy had a visible disagreement on the sideline during Thursday night’s game between the Steelers and Browns. Television microphones picked up profane comments from both men in the first quarter.
What happened
Rodgers was upset that a play was taking too long to be sent in from the sideline. A microphone caught him saying, “What the fuck? Call it,” according to NBC Sports and Yahoo Sports. Soon after, cameras showed McCarthy appearing to say, “Fucking asshole.” Rodgers was not asked about the exchange after the game.
McCarthy initially acted confused when questioned about communication issues, but later said Steelers P.R. director Burt Lauten told him about what had been picked up on TV. “Communication sometimes is not the best choice of words, but everybody’s competing on the field,” McCarthy said. He added that what is said on the field usually stays there, but that is not the case today, and he wished he had not used those words.
The Steelers lost to the Browns 27-24 on a last-second field goal. Pittsburgh allowed five sacks on Rodgers during the game.
Context
Rodgers completed 22 of 40 passes for 299 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. He led a fourth-quarter comeback that tied the game, but the defense gave up a 56-yard field goal in the final seconds. The Steelers are now 2-2 and in last place in the AFC North.
Rodgers has shown frustration on the sideline before this season. He was seen yelling toward the sideline after an incomplete third-down pass in the Week 3 win over the Bengals.
What’s next
The Steelers will try to bounce back from the loss. If the Bengals and Ravens win their games on Sunday, Pittsburgh will be alone at the bottom of the division.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Rodgers had a solid fantasy day with 299 passing yards and three touchdowns, but his two interceptions and the team’s struggles against pressure are concerning. He was sacked five times, and the offensive line continues to be a problem. The sideline friction with McCarthy is unlikely to affect his role, but it adds to an uneasy atmosphere. Rodgers remains a low-end QB1 with high variance. He is worth starting in good matchups but is not a must-start. Managers should monitor the Steelers’ offensive line and McCarthy’s play-calling going forward.
Quick answers
What did Aaron Rodgers say to Mike McCarthy during the game?
According to reports, Rodgers said, "What the fuck? Call it," upset that the play was coming in too slowly.
What did Mike McCarthy say in response?
Cameras appeared to show McCarthy saying, "Fucking asshole." He later expressed regret over his word choice.
How did Aaron Rodgers perform in the game?
Rodgers completed 22 of 40 passes for 299 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the 27-24 loss.
Sources
- Player data (Sleeper)
- Aaron Rodgers: Mixed performance in Week 4 loss (RotoWire)
- Mike McCarthy on exchange with Aaron Rodgers: "I wish I wouldn't use those words" (Yahoo Sports)
- Mike McCarthy on exchange with Aaron Rodgers: "I wish I wouldn't use those words" (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
- Steelers allow five sacks on Aaron Rodgers, fall to Browns 27-24 (Yahoo Sports)
- Aaron Rodgers has fiery tirade at Steelers’ sideline in wild ‘TNF’ moment: ‘What the f–k?!’ (Yahoo Sports)
- Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy exchange F-bombs early in Steelers loss to Browns (Yahoo Sports)
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