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Aaron Rodgers Takes Safety After His Own Lineman Forces Him to Fumble in End Zone

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers did not get off to a blazing start against the Chagers on Sunday Night Football. Pittsburgh's first three possessions lasted 10 total plays and resulted in a punt, field goal and a safety.

Facing third-and-seven in the first quarter, Rodgers dropped back to pass and faced immediate pressure. The future Hall of Famer stepped up in the pocket to try and avoid Khalil Mack. But there was Mack. So Rodgers started to backpeddle. As Mack grabbed him he tried to run, stuck the ball out only to have it knocked out of his hand by Troy Fautanu, his own right tackle.

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