Rodgers reaches 539 touchdown passes as Steelers rally past Buccaneers in OT
A 26-19 overtime win in Tampa Bay brought Rodgers level with Peyton Manning for third on the NFL career passing-TD list
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Aaron Rodgers reached a career milestone on the throw that finished Pittsburgh's comeback. His overtime touchdown pass to Germie Bernard gave the Steelers a 26-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and brought Rodgers to 539 career passing touchdowns, tied with Peyton Manning for third in NFL history.
Pittsburgh trailed by 13 points entering the fourth quarter. Rodgers found Darnell Washington for a 5-yard touchdown early in the period, and three Chris Boswell field goals helped force overtime. On the extra possession, Rodgers capped a 12-play drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Bernard.
Rodgers completed 33 of 49 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns. The last of those scores put him level with Manning; Drew Brees (571) and Tom Brady (649) are the only players with more career passing touchdowns. The Steelers improved to 4-2 with the comeback.
Tampa Bay reached midfield on its overtime possession, but Jalen Ramsey sacked Jalon Daniels on fourth down to end it. That stop preserved both the win and a significant day on Rodgers' career ledger.