Aaron Rodgers Aims for Historic NFL Feat: One Last Chance to Beat All 32 Teams
Aaron Rodgers stands on the brink of NFL history, having defeated 31 teams over his illustrious career. With plans to retire after the 2026 season, he has one final opportunity to join the elite group of quarterbacks who have beaten all 32 teams in the league. Currently, only four quarterbacks—Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Brett Favre—have achieved this milestone. The only team left for Rodgers to conquer is his former squad, the Green Bay Packers. In his first year with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2025 season, Rodgers faced the Packers but fell short, losing 35-25. Jordan Love outperformed him, throwing for 360 yards and three touchdowns compared to Rodgers' 219 yards and two touchdowns. Unfortunately for Rodgers, the Steelers are not scheduled to play the Packers in the upcoming season. The only way he can face them again is if the Steelers meet the Packers in the Super Bowl. This scenario would not only serve as a chance for Rodgers to exact revenge but would also be significant for Mike McCarthy, the Steelers' new head coach, who previously coached the Packers. Rodgers has a financial incentive tied to his performance, as his one-year deal with the Steelers is worth up to $25 million, including bonuses for playoff victories. The Steelers won the AFC North in his first season, but to earn any bonuses, they must advance past the wild card round. Despite the allure of a Packers-Steelers Super Bowl, oddsmakers are skeptical. The Steelers' odds of winning the AFC sit at +2200, while the Packers are favored in the NFC with odds of +800. The chances of a Steelers victory over the Packers in the Super Bowl are even slimmer, at +45000. While the odds are stacked against him, if Rodgers manages to beat the Packers in what could be his final game, it would undoubtedly mark one of the most memorable exits in NFL history.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-26