Behind the Steel Curtain on Aaron Rodgers

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After being the fourth-most pressured quarterback in the NFL across the first two weeks, per Sumer Sports, Aaron Rodgers was the ninth-lowest pressured quarterback of 30 qualified QBs thus far. Despite facing a Bengals defense that is fourth in the NFL in sacks, the Steelers' offensive line kept Rodgers clean throughout most of the afternoon.
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Rodgers' protection improved dramatically; 8.34 yards per attempt with clean pocket.

Dramatic improvement in pass protection: dropped from fourth-most pressured QB in NFL (Weeks 1–2) to ninth-lowest pressured of 30 qualified QBs in Week 3 despite facing Bengals' fourth-ranked sack defense. With clean pocket, averaged 8.34 yards per attempt (ninth in league); two of three TDs were deep balls (20+ yards). Steelers' offensive line overhaul enabled downfield aggression.

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