The Pittsburgh Steelers moved one step closer to an AFC North title on Monday night by easily dispatching the Miami Dolphins. Aaron Rodgers proved that Philip Rivers is not the only over-40 quarterback who can lead a team by posting one of his most efficient games since joining the franchise. The 42-year-old completed 23 of his 27 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns as the Steelers maintained a one-game lead over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North. Those two teams will square off in Week 18 in a game that may very well decide who wins the division.
Now at 8-6, Pittsburgh is in a much different situation than they were a few weeks ago when Mike Tomlin was put on the hot seat and the hot takes flew. Rodgers, who has been up and down, is now at a point where he can prove the organization's faith was well-placed and—on paper—give them more of a puncher's chance than they've had with lesser options under center in January.
