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NFL: The Insiders fantasy football takes on Aaron Rodgers
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from NFL: The Insiders about Aaron Rodgers.
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All NFL: The Insiders insights about Aaron Rodgers
PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026
Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to a comeback victory over Tampa Bay from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit, improving Pittsburgh to 4-2 and securing their first road win of the season.PositiveUsageOct 15, 2026
Rodgers has three straight games with three touchdowns, though much of that production is driven by his receivers being so good after the catch; he had 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions last week with just 4.1 air yards per attempt (his lowest single-game average this season), showing he's relying on playmakers to create after catch.NegativeMatchupOct 14, 2026
The source views the Buccaneers matchup as a significant test for Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh offense; Tampa Bay has the fifth-best defense in total efficiency and runs diverse blitzes under Todd Bowles, making it a litmus test for where the Steelers offense stands.NegativeProjectionOct 14, 2026
Aaron Rodgers is very strong on odd-numbered weeks and looks comfortable in most games; the Steelers appear to be an odd-week team, performing well in odd-numbered weeks (putting points on the Bengals and Colts) but less so in even-numbered weeks.NegativeRoleOct 10, 2026
Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy have been seen having heated exchanges on the sideline, but multiple reports indicate they are fine. McCarthy said Rodgers thinks it's really good to have this much passion among players, viewing it as an indication of a player-led team. Rodgers and McCarthy sat down multiple times to discuss things, and Rodgers sees the frustration as a positive sign of team leadership.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Coming off a strong performance against Joe Burrow with nearly 300 passing yards and three touchdowns. He is successfully attacking defenses down the field, specifically targeting Roman Wilson.NegativeUsageOct 1, 2026
Brett Kollmann notes that Aaron Rodgers has shifted toward more aggressive downfield passing, with 15 attempts of 10+ yards in the last game, a departure from his typical dink-and-dunk style.PositiveBreakoutSep 30, 2026
Aaron Rodgers delivered a vintage performance against the Bengals, throwing two deep touchdowns to Roman Wilson and Ben Skoranik, marking a significant turnaround from his first two weeks.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Aaron Rodgers is coming off a near 300-yard performance and looked confident in the passing attack, which Mike McCarthy envisions as the blueprint for the Steelers' offense.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns in the Steelers' win over the Bengals.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Aaron Rodgers had his most aggressive passing game as a Steeler in Week 3, with a 3.19-second time to throw and 15 attempts of 10+ yards. He was highly efficient against single-high coverage, throwing three touchdowns, and appeared comfortable behind an improved offensive line.NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
Aaron Rodgers is currently struggling to start the 2026 season, with the source noting his EPA per dropback is among the lowest in the league.NegativeProjectionSep 23, 2026
Aaron Rodgers is playing aggressively but lacks accuracy, with half of his dropbacks resulting in inaccurate passes, compounded by offensive struggles and drops from his receivers.NegativeProjectionSep 21, 2026
Aaron Rodgers took the blame for the team's poor offensive performance, stating he needs to be better at communicating with coaches and teammates to improve the offense's flow.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
Lance Zerline notes that Aaron Rodgers' yards per attempt have dropped significantly (from 7.71 to 6.63) as he has become more risk-averse and focused on quick, underneath passing.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Judy Batista notes that Aaron Rodgers is not the same quarterback he was during his time with Mike McCarthy in Green Bay; he averaged a league-low 5.8 air yards per pass attempt last season and has diminished mobility.NegativeInjuryJul 21, 2026
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is referenced as having suffered an ACL injury at MetLife Stadium on artificial turf, part of a pattern of notable injuries on that surface including Malik Nabors, Nick Bosa, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Sterling Shepard.