Aaron Rodgers Scores First Steelers TD in Vintage Fashion-And Brings Back the Belt
BALTIMORE - Aaron Rodgers didn’t just score his first touchdown as a Pittsburgh Steeler-he made sure everyone in M&T Bank Stadium knew it. After faking out the entire Ravens defense on a 1-yard bootleg, Rodgers trotted untouched into the end zone and capped it with a celebration that felt like a blast from the past: the signature “championship belt” move.
Yes, that one.
Rodgers and head coach Mike Tomlin both broke out the familiar gesture-one that became synonymous with Rodgers during his Green Bay days. It was a lighthearted moment, but also a symbolic one. After a turbulent stretch for both quarterback and coach, it felt like a statement: the veteran still has some magic left, and the Steelers are ready to ride it.
Let’s rewind to how we got there.
The scoring drive started with a vintage Rodgers deep shot-he connected with DK Metcalf on a 52-yard strike that immediately flipped the field and put Pittsburgh in business. It was the kind of throw that reminds you why Rodgers is in the Hall of Fame conversation. Despite playing with a fractured left wrist, he was under center when it mattered most, orchestrating the drive with poise and precision.
Then came the dagger.
At the goal line, Rodgers sold the handoff to Jaylen Warren, turned the corner on a bootleg, and found nothing but green grass ahead. The Ravens defense bit hard on the fake, and by the time they realized what was happening, Rodgers was already celebrating.
It was a savvy play call, executed perfectly. And for Rodgers, it was a full-circle moment.
The last time he was in a Super Bowl, he beat these same Steelers. That season also marked the beginning of his long-running endorsement deal with State Farm, the same partnership that helped make the “discount double check” celebration a pop culture staple.
Though that deal ended in 2023, the belt lives on-and in a Steelers uniform, no less.
For a quarterback who’s spent the last year navigating injury and transition, this moment was more than just six points. It was a reminder that, even at this stage of his career, Rodgers can still take over a drive, fool a defense, and flash a little swagger while doing it.
Touchdown, Steelers. Rodgers is officially on the board-and he brought the belt with him.