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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told the media to “shut up” after his team defeated the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t afraid to tell it like it is during his postgame press conference. He did exactly that when asked about what the team’s win 27-22 victory against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday means.
“It means that maybe you guys will shut the hell up for a week,” said Rodgers.
The quarterback finished the answer with a slight shoulder shrug, eyebrow raise and smirk on his face.
Rodgers experienced one of his best games as a member of the Steelers in his first-ever Pittsburgh-Baltimore rivalry showdown. The quarterback, who celebrated his 42nd birthday last week, completed 23 of 34 passes for 284 yards with a touchdown.
Rodgers also ran for a score, which was his first of the season. He averaged 8.4 yards per pass while the Steelers only gained 34 rushing yards.
With the five-point win, the Steelers moved back into sole possession of first place in the AFC North with a 7-6 record.
Aaron Rodgers Suggests Steelers Silence Doubters for a Week
The answer Rodgers provided to the question about the meaning of Sunday’s victory epitomized the veteran quarterback. But it probably will strike a chord with a lot of Steelers fans too.
Not because the fan base has any problem with the media or the criticism the team received last week after losing 26-7 to the Buffalo Bills. But because Rodgers and the Steelers really only silenced their doubters for the time being.
Rodgers and the team should celebrate Sunday’s win. Without it, Pittsburgh’s season would definitely be slipping away.
However, there’s a lot of football remaining. The Steelers still have to play the Ravens again in Week 18. That matchup could ultimately decide the AFC North winner.
The loser probably won’t be going to the playoffs. After Sunday’s defeat, the Ravens fell to 10th place in the AFC.
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb
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