30 Scenarios in 30 Days: Aaron Rodgers will surpass the Steelers 2024 passing statistics

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2025 regular season, but before the real games begin, the team has to head to training camp back at Saint Vincent College in order to fine tune their skills. As we here at SCN prepare you for the start of camp, we give you a series called “30 Scenarios in 30 Days” which gives you a Steelers scenario every day leading up to the start of camp.

It is simple how it works. We provide you the scenario, reasons why it will or won’t happen, and then our prediction for what we think will take place.

Let’s get to the scenario…

Scenario: Aaron Rodgers will surpass the Steelers 2024 passing statistics

Why it will happen: The Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024 weren’t known for their passing prowess. Despite Russell Wilson giving the team an offensive spark through the air when he took over as the starting quarterback, the team did have their issues moving the ball through the air. Which begs the question, could Aaron Rodgers surpass all basic passing stats by himself in 2025?

Let’s take a look at the Steelers combined passing statistics from 2024:

2024 Passing Stats

Attempts: 499

Completions: 321

Yards: 3,264

TDs: 21

INTs: 6

Passing 1st Downs: 158

Now let’s take a look at Aaron Rodgers 17-game stats for the New York Jets last season:

Aaron Rodgers Passing Stats

Attempts: 584

Completions: 368

Yards: 3,897

TDs: 28

INTs: 11

Passing 1st Downs: 192

At this point in his career many might doubt Rodgers’ abilities, but if he is able to stay healthy there is no doubting the fact he should be able to surpass the mundane stat lines from the 2024 Steelers passing attack.

Why it won’t happen: Even though Rodgers’ stat line last season would have been superior to the Steelers combined statistics, there are a lot of factors which could derail Rodgers having a superior stat line.

First, and obviously, is injury. If Rodgers misses any number of games it could hinder the overall numbers in this comparison exercise. Next, will the Steelers offense be prolific enough to surpass last season’s numbers? This goes beyond the pass catchers, but also the offensive line. Can they keep Rodgers upright and provide him time to pass the football? If these pieces of the puzzle don’t live up to their end of the bargain, it could sink this scenario.

Prediction: To be honest, I think the question marks which were in the section which “won’t happen” will actually live up to their end of the bargain and help Rodgers surpass the marks set by both Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. While this bar is not a huge bar to clear, having a more prolific passing offense will be a welcome sight in Pittsburgh. I think Rodgers gets the job done.

Miss a scenario? You can see the full list of scenarios below, and be sure to stay tuned to SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Steelers as they prepare for training camp.

The Steelers will go above and beyond their win-loss prediction in 2025

The Steelers will throw more INTs than last season

The Steelers will eclipse 50 sacks in 2025

The Steelers Defense Will Have More Takeaways This Season 

Aaron Rodgers will start all 17 games in 2025

DK Metcalf Will Have Double-Digit Receiving TDs

T.J. Watt will break the single-season sack record

The Steelers Will Rush For More Than 2000 Yards In 2025

The Steelers will have a Top 5 Rush Defense

Jalen Ramsey will return to the Pro Bowl in 2025

The Steelers will have a winning record in the AFC North

The Steelers will have a kickoff return for a TD in 2025

Pat Freiermuth will lead the Steelers in touchdowns in 2025

The Steelers will have a winning record at home in 2025

Jaylen Warren will lead the Steelers in rushing

The Steelers will have 30 passing TDs in 2025

Alex Highsmith will have double-digit sacks in 2025

The Steelers will have at least one 2025 starter who is not yet on the roster

Cam Heyward will be named All-Pro in 2025

The Steelers will have a winning September in 2025

Patrick Queen will set career highs in sacks and INTs

The Steelers will have a winning December in 2025

T.J Watt will win Defensive Player of the Year in 2025

The Steelers will not play a meaningless regular season game in 2025