Did the Aaron Rodgers Effect impact the Steelers’ 2025 schedule?
While the NFL reportedly has no “inside knowledge” of Aaron Rodgers’ intentions, the Steelers’ schedule could still reflect the possibility. Indeed, the uncertainty itself could have influenced the schedule-makers’ decisions. If they don’t know the Steelers will have a primetime quarterback, they may be less likely to see prime time.
And the Steelers do have “only” four primetime games on the schedule, Aaron Rodgers’ former team, the Jets, not being one of them. While it is not in prime time, it is their season opener, on the road—as always.