Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers has been and will continue to be a low-end QB2. He is the QB25 in fantasy points per game, while the Steelers aren't asking much out of him these days. Among 40 qualifying passers, he is dead last in aDOT and has the second-highest percentage of his passing yards coming after the catch (72.9%). Despite these short area throws, Rodgers still ranks 19th in catchable target rate and has the ninth-highest turnover-worthy throw rate. The Browns haven't been an overwhelming pass defense, allowing the seventh-highest passer rating and the sixth-most passing touchdowns, but they are 17th in success rate per dropback and rank 11th-best in pressure rate. If the Browns' pass rush can get home, Rodgers will have a long day. Rodgers has the tenth-lowest adjusted completion rate and the third-highest turnover-worthy play rate when pressured.

Aaron Rodgers completed 27-of-41 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers 29-24 win over the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Rodgers had a miraculous touchdown throw to Kenneth Gainwell to end the first half. He did not throw a touchdown in the second half, but helped lead Pittsburgh to 19 points to secure the win in a game with a very controversial ending. He will face the Browns next week.