But there was a big asterisk (in fact, 311 pounds).
Tackle Broderick Jones broke a cardinal rule by celebrating Rodgers’ 68-yard touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth late in the game. Never, ever hit your own quarterback.
Jones’ blindside celebration left the Steelers’ 41-year-old quarterback hot, and the “Thursday Night Football” cameras caught Rodgers’ displeasure with his former protector.
Rodgers was unharmed in the celebration, but it’s a safe bet that “jumping on Aaron’s back” won’t be in the celebration rotation when the 4-2 Steelers return home on Sunday, Oct. 26 against the Green Bay Packers.
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