{
  "id": 8814303,
  "title": "Aaron Rodgers Calls Out Mike McCarthy, Steelers Coaches After Patriots Loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/aaron-rodgers-calls-out-mike-mccarthy-steelers-coaches-after-patriots",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T01:24:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/aaron-rodgers-calls-out-mike-mccarthy-steelers-coaches-after-patriots-loss-12465967"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers criticized head coach Mike McCarthy and the coaching staff following the team's 20-3 defeat to the New England Patriots. The loss marked one of the worst performances for the Steelers in recent memory, as they averaged only 3.5 yards per play compared to New England's 6.2 yards per play. The team's offense generated just 235 total yards, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers completing 39 passes for 187 yards (averaging 4.8 yards per completion) and throwing an interception. The run game, featuring Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, and Travis Homer, managed a mere 81 yards on 20 carries (4.05 yards per carry). Quarterback Rodgers expressed his disappointment in a post-game interview, stating that the team needed to improve and that he needed to better communicate with his coaches about what was working and what wasn't. Many took notice of Rodgers' comments, with some alleging it signaled a rift between the quarterback and his new coach. However, Steelers reporter Andrew Fillipponi pointed out that Rodgers had not directly criticized former head coach Mike Tomlin, despite several chances to do so during the team's struggles.",
  "summary": "After a disappointing offensive performance vs. the Patriots, Aaron Rodgers pointed the finger squarely at the Steelers' coaches.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Aaron Rodgers blames himself after Steelers’ offense struggles again in loss to Patriots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/aaron-rodgers-blames-himself-after-steelers-offense-struggles-again",
        "published": "2026-09-20T22:08:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Aaron Rodgers Gives High Praise to Patriots Rookie Following Loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/aaron-rodgers-gives-high-praise-to-patriots-rookie-following-loss",
        "published": "2026-09-21T01:53:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}