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Aaron Rodgers' Near-Hail Mary Highlights Steelers' Close Loss

10/17/2025

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On October 16, 2025, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers nearly completed a 69.8-yard Hail Mary in a 33-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the longest pass since 2017 per Next Gen Stats.
Rodgers finished with 249 passing yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions in the game.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco threw four touchdowns in the back-and-forth matchup.
The Steelers remain at 4-2 and atop their division.

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Story summary

On October 16, 2025, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers nearly completed a 69.8-yard Hail Mary in a 33-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the longest pass since 2017 per Next Gen Stats.
Rodgers finished with 249 passing yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions in the game.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco threw four touchdowns in the back-and-forth matchup.
The Steelers remain at 4-2 and atop their division.