{
  "id": 7970694,
  "title": "Steelers news: Aaron Rodgers shuts Roman Wilson question with NSFW reply",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/steelers-news-aaron-rodgers-shuts-roman-wilson-question-with-nsfw",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:50:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-news-aaron-rodgers-shuts-065037004.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers are starting Week 2 on a promising note after their Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. As Aaron Rodgers enters his final season, the veteran quarterback is not keen on discussing individual target statistics, specifically in regards to teammate Roman Wilson. During the Steelers' press conference, a reporter inquired about Rodgers' thoughts on target counts after Wilson tied for second in targets during a recent game.\n\nRodgers firmly stated, \"I don’t give a sh*t about the target list.\" He added, \"I don’t care about any of that.\" Despite this, Rodgers expressed his admiration for Wilson, saying, \"I love Roman, and I think he's done a great job.\" He also noted Wilson's impressive performance in the previous game, \"I thought he played fast last week, thought he played decisive, and I think he’s just going to keep on getting better.\"\n\nWhen asked again about his stance on target statistics, Rodgers reiterated his position: \"Because the ball goes to the open guy. So I don’t want to hear people talking about nobody in the locker room talks about their targets. That’s all for you guys to talk about.\" Wilson finished the game with six targets, tied with tight end Pat Freiermuth, behind DK Metcalf's team-leading 10 targets. Michael Pittman Jr., acquired from the Indianapolis Colts, caught three passes for 58 yards on three targets. Rookie Germie Bernard played three offensive snaps without recording any targets.",
  "summary": "The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering Week 2 on a high note after beating the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. And into his final season, Aaron Rodgers isn’t interested in taking questions regarding his teammates’ targets during the game. Rodgers was at the Steelers press conference when a reporter asked about his thoughts on individual target stats after […] The post Steelers news: Aaron Rodgers shuts…",
  "key_points": [
    "Steelers start Week 2 with win over Falcons",
    "Aaron Rodgers dismisses target count question",
    "Rodgers praises Roman Wilson's performance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Aaron Rodgers' blunt dismissal of target statistics suggests he prioritizes team performance over individual metrics, allowing players like Roman Wilson to focus on playing well rather than chasing numbers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Steelers news: Why Aaron Rodgers thinks offense wasn't that bad in Week 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/steelers-news-why-aaron-rodgers-thinks-offense-wasnt-that-bad-in-week",
        "published": "2026-09-17T02:31:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}