Story byJarrett BaileyFri, January 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM UTC·1 min readThe Pittsburgh Steelers have won the AFC North for the first time since 2020, setting up a wild card matchup against the Houston Texans. Perhaps the largest reason the Steelers made it to this point is 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The future Hall of Famer finished the 2025 season with 24 touchdowns and just seven interceptions while finishing a respectable 14th in passer rating. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Rodgers was reflecting on his first season with the Steelers and what he’s enjoyed about being a Steeler, to which he lighted how tight-knit the group is. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“There aren’t any leaks in the boat,” Rodgers said.