The Pittsburgh Steelers notched their biggest win of the season on Sunday, and Aaron Rodgers had a very blunt message for the media afterward.
Rodgers went 23/34 for 284 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions in the Steelers’ 27-22 Week 14 win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. He also rushed for a score and made some vintage Rodgers throws after keeping plays alive.
The Steelers improved to 7-6 with the win, while the Ravens fell to 6-7. Pittsburgh is now in first place in the AFC North, despite a lot of negative talk surrounding the team and head coach Mike Tomlin.
After Sunday’s game, a reporter asked Rodgers how the win over Baltimore might impact some of those unflattering narratives. The 42-year-old responded with a blunt message for the media.
“It means maybe you guys will shut the hell up for a week,” Rodgers said.
Asked what this win means after the week of negativity about the team and coach Mike Tomlin, Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers says:
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) December 7, 2025
“Means maybe you guys will shut the hell up for a week.” pic.twitter.com/Y3oRjLz3g6
There were a few chuckles in the room, but Rodgers seemed serious. He probably feels that a lot of the criticism of the team and Tomlin has been unfair, especially considering that Rodgers has been playing through a significant injury.
Tomlin is the longest-tenured head coach in the NFL, having been with the Steelers since 2007. He has never had a losing season. Pittsburgh also has not won a playoff game in nearly a full decade, so many fans are growing impatient with Tomlin. Some of them have been very vocal in showing that.
The Steelers still have plenty to clean up if they want to become a legitimate contender in the AFC, but Rodgers had every right to beat his chest after Sunday’s huge win.
