Rodgers Turns Back Time as Steelers Freeze Dolphins in December Clash
It felt like one of those classic cold-weather football nights where experience ends up mattering more than anything else. On Monday night in Pittsburgh, the temperatures dropped, the pressure rose, and Aaron Rodgers reminded everyone that even at 42, he can still control a game when it matters most. The Steelers took down the Miami Dolphins 28–15, staying on top of the AFC North and officially ending Miami’s playoff hopes in the process.
The scene itself set the tone. Frigid air, a prime-time crowd, and a division race hanging in the balance. It was the kind of environment Rodgers once dominated regularly in Green Bay, and while this version of him isn’t quite the same as his MVP peak, it was shown that there is still plenty left in his right arm. He finished the night completing 23 of 27 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the oldest quarterback in NFL history to complete at least 85 percent of his throws in a game.
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Rodgers wasn’t forcing anything. Short passes were taken, the ball was released quickly, and Miami’s defense was kept guessing. Two third-quarter touchdown throws, one to Marquez Valdes-Scantling and another to DK Metcalf, completely flipped the game. Metcalf’s score, in particular, stood out, as a defender was brushed aside on his way to the end zone on a throw that threaded perfectly between coverage. Kenneth Gainwell played a huge role as well, piling up 126 total yards and serving as a reliable outlet whenever pressure closed in.
Miami, meanwhile, just couldn’t find a rhythm when it mattered. The Dolphins opened with a field goal and hung around early, but once Pittsburgh caught fire, the game slipped away. Tua Tagovailoa put up respectable numbers on paper, yet most of the production came late, long after the outcome had been decided. The Dolphins were especially flat in the third quarter, managing negative total yards during that stretch, which told the real story of the night.
What made the win even more impressive was how Pittsburgh handled it defensively without T.J. Watt. Despite his absence, pressure was generated, turnovers were forced, and Miami was kept uncomfortable all night. The Steelers scored on four straight possessions and never looked back, remaining unbeaten at home on Monday nights for decades.
As December football goes, this was a statement. Pittsburgh may still be unpredictable, but with Rodgers looking comfortable and the division lead intact, everything remains in front of them. For Miami, the cold once again proved unforgiving, and attention now shifts toward what comes next rather than what could have been.
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