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Aaron Rodgers Overtakes Peyton Manning in NFL History as Steelers QB Claims Third on All-Time Passing TD List

Aaron Rodgers needed just one more touchdown pass to break his tie with Peyton Manning at 579 career passing touchdowns, including the postseason, and claim the third position on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdown list.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 3:31 PM
Aaron Rodgers Overtakes Peyton Manning in NFL History as Steelers QB Claims Third on All-Time Passing TD List
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Rodgers surpassed Peyton Manning for third place on the NFL's all-time passing touchdown list.
  • Rodgers broke the record with an 80-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Warren against the Indianapolis Colts.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 34-22.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers surpassed Peyton Manning to claim third place on the NFL's all-time passing touchdown list, including postseason play. Rodgers broke their tie of 579 career touchdowns during Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts. The milestone score came on an 80-yard first-quarter touchdown pass to Jaylen Warren at Acrisure Stadium.

Rodgers went on to throw two more touchdown passes to Pat Freiermuth, reaching 582 career touchdowns as the Steelers defeated the Colts 34-22. With this performance, Rodgers recorded his third straight game with at least three touchdown passes, leaving him behind only Tom Brady and Drew Brees on the all-time leaderboard.

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