Steelers' Aaron Rodgers laments tough outing in loss to Chargers

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The Los Angeles Chargers’ defense made it difficult for Aaron Rodgers to perform at his best as the Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the AFC West squad 25-10 on Sunday night.

Rodgers was his own worst critic after the game was over as he lamented his 16 completions for 161 yards, a touchdown pass, two interceptions and a fumble which he recovered, though in his own end zone for a safety. The Chargers sacked Rodgers three times.

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) grabs Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

"This was not my best performance," he said, via ESPN. "I got to play better than this for us to win. Whatever it takes ... if it's better checks, if it's better throws, whatever it is, I got to play better. I will. ... We got to play better on offense, for sure. But this is part of the season.

"There's ebbs and flows, there's ups and downs, and we can't ride the wave."

Rodgers fumbled the ball in his own end zone while trying to avoid the rush in the first quarter. He recovered it but it cost Pittsburgh two points.

"I didn’t really see anybody open," Rodgers said. "I felt like when I stepped up, I saw Mack, and I didn’t realize that he had kind of lost touch with (right tackle) Troy (Fautanu)."

He had a difficult time connecting with wide receiver DK Metcalf. He had Metcalf open near