Fantasy Football 2025: What Aaron Rodgers means for the Steelers offense

Aaron Rodgers, at 41, has signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025 NFL season. Despite his past performance issues, particularly a difficult 2024 season with the New York Jets, Rodgers is expected to start in Week 1. Analysts question if he's significantly better than Mason Rudolph, who showed comparable stats in 2024. The Steelers' offense, with Mike Tomlin and a run-heavy strategy under Arthur Smith, might not significantly benefit from Rodgers' presence. The receiver corps, led by DK Metcalf, lacks depth, with Metcalf being more of a WR2 and other starting receivers seen as subpar. Despite Rodgers’ history of avoiding checkdowns, the 2024 season saw a shift towards targeting running backs, which could benefit Jaylen Warren in PPR leagues. Overall, while Rodgers brings experience, his current form might not drastically elevate the Steelers’ offensive capabilities in 2025.