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In the Steelers' Week 1 win over Atlanta, Rodgers dropped back 42 times and completed 24 of 40 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown, and two sacks. His 5.5 yards per attempt indicates success primarily in short and intermediate areas; he went 0-for-6 on passes exceeding 20 yards, suggesting limited deep-ball efficiency against the Falcons' third-string quarterback.

Rodgers dropped back 42 times in Week 1 against Atlanta, completing 24 of 40 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown, and two sacks. He averaged 5.5 yards per attempt and went 0-for-6 on passes of more than 20 yards, finding most success in short and intermediate areas. The source notes that if the Falcons game is indicative, the Steelers offense revolves around Rodgers.

In Week 1 against Atlanta, Rodgers dropped back 42 times and went 40-for-24 with 221 yards, 1 TD, and 2 sacks; his 5.5 yards per attempt indicates success in short and intermediate areas, going 0-for-6 on passes exceeding 20 yards. The source notes the Steelers offense revolves around the future Hall of Famer despite the unimpressive overall performance.

In Week 1 against Atlanta, Rodgers threw one touchdown pass in the Steelers' 20-13 victory over the Falcons, a modest offensive output despite facing backup quarterback Cooper Rush.

Rodgers' day was a study in two very different efficiency profiles. His 9.2 air yards per target were the most he's recorded as a Steeler, and his 2.95-second average time-to-throw was his third-highest in a game with Pittsburgh—but his efficiency dropped hard as he pushed the ball downfield: 20-of-24 (83.3%) on throws under 10 air yards versus just 4-of-12 (33.3%) for 73 yards and a touchdown on throws of 10+ air yards.

Recorded 2 Big Time Throws without a Turnover Worthy Play in Week 1, tied for second-most among all QBs.

Aaron Rodgers' self-proclaimed final season began on Sunday with 221 yards and a touchdown while completing 24 of 40 passes against the Steelers. The modest passing volume and completion percentage suggest the Steelers' defense was effective in limiting his production.

In his first start of what he says will be his final NFL season, Rodgers passed for 221 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 20-13 Week 1 victory over Atlanta. The Steelers' new-look offense struggled overall with inconsistent execution and dropped passes, though Rodgers was at his best in clutch moments, completing three passes on a final possession that consumed the remaining 4:16 to put the game away.

In what he says will be his final NFL season, Rodgers opened Week 1 with 221 passing yards and one touchdown against Atlanta; he was most effective late in the game, completing three passes on Pittsburgh's final possession that consumed the remaining 4:16 to close out a 20-13 victory, though the Steelers' new-look offense struggled with run effectiveness and dropped passes throughout the afternoon.

Rodgers played with more freedom and aggression than he did last season under Mike McCarthy's new scheme, but the offense struggled to produce points against the Falcons. The source notes he was OK but not great, and didn't need to do a lot thanks to a dominant defense facing a third-string quarterback. Multiple outlets flagged that the offense lacked the explosive production McCarthy's schemes are known for.

Aaron Rodgers was OK, not great, but he didn't need to do a lot thanks to a defense that was stifling against a battered Falcons team playing its third-string QB; he played with more freedom and aggression than he did last season, but the unit struggled to produce points against the Falcons and had the worst success rate in the NFL for Week 1.

Ian Hartitz ranks Aaron Rodgers as QB26 for Week 2; while Rodgers showed an 11.1 average target depth in Week 1, Hartitz expects a difficult matchup against Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots defense.