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Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the New Orleans Saints in France, in a game that was historic for the NFL as the first regular-season contest held in the country. Rodgers added his own historic moment to the occasion.
Rodgers, now a seasoned quarterback whose presence on the field is akin to a second coach directing the offense, made history by throwing a 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Darnell Washington. That scoring strike moved him into third place on the NFL's all-time touchdown pass list with 540 career regular-season touchdown passes, passing Peyton Manning's 539. The milestone took place on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Stade de France, just outside Paris.
The Steelers shared the achievement on social media during the game, posting on X: "Aaron Rodgers (540) passed Peyton Manning (539) with the third-most regular season passing touchdowns in NFL history."
Fans reacted to the milestone, with one user on X commenting, "What a milestone for Rodgers. Passing Manning for third all-time in TD passes is elite company. Still producing at a high level when it matters."
Only Tom Brady, with 649 touchdown passes, and Drew Brees, with 571, remain ahead of Rodgers on the NFL's career leaderboard. With Rodgers expected to retire after this season, his opportunities to climb higher on the list are limited.
Key Analysis
Rodgers' achievement underscores his enduring excellence, even as he nears the end of his career. Surpassing Manning places him in rarefied air, with only two legendary quarterbacks ahead of him. The setting—the NFL's first regular-season game in France—adds a unique backdrop to a milestone that further cements Rodgers' legacy.
Originally reported by yahoo.