The Steelers have struggled on the road this year, and up next is Tampa—historically, a road venue where Aaron Rodgers has struggled most. Seesawing between wins and losses, Pittsburgh could repeat that cycle if that trend continues. While every team…
Steelers Depot's Matthew Marczi argues that quarterback Aaron Rodgers' past struggles in Tampa could compound the Pittsburgh Steelers' road difficulties this season. Rodgers holds a 2-3 record in five career road games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, registering a 72.9 passer rating with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions, his lowest rating against any opponent faced at least four times away from home.
Marczi notes that Tampa Bay's defensive style, orchestrated by head coach Todd Bowles, relies heavily on blitzes and man coverage with cornerbacks Zyon McCollum and Jacob Parrish. Coupled with injuries in Pittsburgh's wide receiver corps and Rodgers' two lowest-rated games of the season coming on the road, Marczi believes the matchup poses significant challenges for the Steelers offense.
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