FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers has taken excessive hits; Steelers' shift to run-first approach is necessary to keep him healthy.

Rodgers has taken a lot of hits this season because the Steelers have been throwing the ball at a high rate (top three in pass rate over expectation). The concern is that if the Steelers continue operating at this pass rate, Rodgers will not survive the season. However, the recent shift toward a run-first offense featuring Jalen Warren and Rico Dowdle is helping keep him upright. Entering Week 9, Rodgers was tied with Deshaun Watson for first and second in sacks taken, though Watson has since pulled away after taking eight sacks in one game.

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