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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Sets New Record in Win Over Saints

SI Feed·Jacob Punturi·about 3 hours ago
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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers were victorious in their Week 7 contest over the New Orleans Saints, defeating their NFC South opponent by a final score of 16-10. The Steelers return home with a 5-2 record and plenty of work to do before they meet the Cleveland Browns in Week 8.

The Steelers mustered a single touchdown in the win, but the offense showed signs of life. A 51-yard bomb from quarterback Aaron Rodgers to wide receiver DK Metcalf was the deep ball the offense has been trying to connect on for the past year and a half. Running back Jaylen Warren ran all over the Saints defense, putting up 137 total yards.

That pass to Metcalf carried more significance than helping the Steelers put points on the board. When the wideout hauled in that deep pass from Rodgers, it was the 95th time that the 42-year-old QB has thrown a completion of 50 yards or more.…

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