Steelers find themselves at an early season crossroads after a shaky performance in New England
Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are on shaky ground after a miserable loss to New England. The 42-year-old Rodgers was sacked four times to boost his career total to 606, the most ever taken by an NFL quarterback. Rodgers attributed the sacks to communication lapses, a recurring issue for the Steelers. Rodgers stressed afterward there was no need to panic. Coach Mike McCarthy believes the offense has the talent but needs to play above its standard.
The Steelers are 1-1 heading into a stretch where they face two AFC North rivals in the span of five days. Unbeaten Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh in Week 3, with a Thursday night trip to Cleveland on the horizon in Week 4.
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