Aaron Rodgers’ Playoff Record Tells a Complicated Story as His Steelers Run Begins
Good evening and we’re taking a closer look tonight at one of the most talked-about names in football, Aaron Rodgers and what his playoff history really says as he steps back onto the postseason stage.
After years of questions, injuries and change, Aaron Rodgers is back in the NFL playoffs. This time, he’s wearing black and gold. At 42 years old, Rodgers has led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a division title and a postseason return, ending a playoff drought that followed him through his final years in Green Bay and his brief, frustrating stop in New York.
So let’s talk about the numbers, because they matter, but they don’t tell the whole story.
Over his long career, Rodgers has started 21 playoff games. His record stands at 11 wins and 10 losses. That’s solid, but not dominant. Especially when you remember the reputation. Four MVP awards. A decade of elite play. One Super Bowl ring.
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That lone championship came early, back in the 2010 season. Rodgers went on a perfect playoff run that year and lifted the Lombardi Trophy. Since then, the postseason has often ended in disappointment. Close losses. Championship game exits. Seasons that felt like they should have gone further.
In fact, Rodgers has reached multiple conference title games, only to fall short again and again. For fans and critics alike, that’s become part of the conversation around his legacy. Brilliant talent. Incredible arm. But limited postseason payoff.
Now fast-forward to today. Rodgers hasn’t played a playoff game since early 2022. Injuries and team struggles kept him out. Many wondered if we’d ever see him here again. But the Steelers took a gamble and for now, it’s paid off. A dramatic Week 18 win put Pittsburgh on top of the AFC North and gave Rodgers another shot at history.
The stakes are huge. A deep run could reshape how this era of his career is remembered. Another early exit would only fuel the debate that’s followed him for years. Is he one of the greatest ever, or one of the greatest what-ifs when it comes to January football?
For the Steelers, it’s about more than stats. They’ve lost six straight playoff games before this season. They’re chasing relevance, confidence and belief. Rodgers brings experience, calm and the sense that anything is possible, even if the odds are steep.
As the playoffs begin, all eyes are on him again. The numbers are written. The résumé is complete. What happens next could be the final chapter, or the surprise twist nobody saw coming.
That’s where things stand tonight. One quarterback, one complicated playoff record and one more chance to change the story.
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