Stephen A. Smith Drops Bombshell Critique on Steelers QB’s Shocking Game Collapse—What Went Wrong?

So here we are, staring at what might be the very definition of a meltdown on Sunday Night Football—Stephen A. Smith didn’t just raise an eyebrow at Aaron Rodgers’ performance against the Chargers, he practically threw the whole game under the bus. Now, maybe I’m alone in thinking this, but when a usually reliable veteran quarterback looks jittery, moody, and downright off his game—heck, even taking a sack in the end zone from Khalil Mack—it’s fair to ask: Did Rodgers really stumble into his worst night as a Steeler, or are we just witnessing the growing pains of a struggling offense? Buckle up, because Stephen A.’s fiery roast isn’t just hot air—it’s a wake-up call wrapped in some brutally honest analysis.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 3: Stephen A. Smith poses for picture after the Stephen A. Smith Broadcasts His SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio Show Live at Texas Live! on November 3, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. — (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

The Pittsburgh Steelers couldn’t get anything going against the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 10 loss. A lot of that had to do with Aaron Rodgers.

The veteran quarterback had been solid for the most part this season. However, that wasn’t the case on “Sunday Night Football.”

That’s why Stephen A. Smith called out Rodgers for his “awful” performance.

“He was awful. It was clearly his worst performance as a Steeler. Three sacks, season-worst 50.6 passer rating. Couldn’t complete a pass. It was underthrown, overthrown, looked jittery in the pocket. Most importantly, looked moody. Didn’t look ‘there,’ if you get what I’m saying. From opening tap, how are you gonna take a sack in the end zone from Khalil Mack? 0-for-5 on passes 15 yards or more downfield. 2-for-11 on third downs? The defense is now better than the offense, and we know how awful the defense has been. I’m very disgusted right now,” Smith said.

.@stephenasmith didn't hold back on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers

"He was awful. It was clearly his worst performance as a Steeler." pic.twitter.com/eaReDJekBR

— First Take (@FirstTake) November 10, 2025

This is coming from someone who usually has nothing but positive things to say about Rodgers’ game. Yet, the latest outing was indeed brutal.

Rodgers threw multiple tantrums during the game, often blaming his receivers even when he didn’t throw a good pass. The two interceptions were uncharacteristic, and though the Chargers deserve a lot of credit for disrupting his rhythm, he also missed some throws that he used to make in his sleep.

The Steelers’ lack of playmakers on offense will continue to be a concern as well. Wide receiver D.K. Metcalf has too many disappearing acts in his career, and there’s no other vertical threat on the team.

Pittsburgh signed Rodgers’ former teammate Marquez Valdes-Scantling to help with that, but he’s never been more than a boom-or-bust deep threat. At least, the defense is finally showing signs of life after a slow start to the season, and it’s hard to believe the QB will have another game as bad as this one.

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