The Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots game at Foxborough saw a penalty call with nine minutes left in the second quarter. As the referee went to announce the reason, he revealed it was the defense that caused a pass interference by number 26.

But it was Ian Eagle’s and JJ Watt’s words that drew more attention from the booth.

“He grabbed Boutte,” said Eagle, which led to chuckles from JJ Watt, who replied, 

“I tried. I tried to keep it together. He did, I mean, there’s not much of there, it’s an obvious call, and I will continue to say that the defenses back, he is the hardest position to play in NFL outside of Quarterback”

The Patriots started slowly against the Steelers but gained momentum in the second quarter after a costly penalty.

Pittsburgh cornerback Brandin Echols was flagged for pass interference on a deep ball to Kayshon Boutte, setting up first-and-goal.

Rookie QB Drake Maye wasted no time, hitting Hunter Henry for a touchdown to tie the game at 7–7. Henry struck again in the third quarter, hauling in his second score to bring the Patriots level at 14–14.

But the Steelers had the final word. With just over two minutes left, Aaron Rodgers delivered a clutch touchdown strike to Calvin Austin III, sealing a 21–14 win for Pittsburgh.

The late connection capped off a hard-fought battle and sent the Patriots home still searching for their first big win of the season.

Aaron Rodgers beats Brett Favre’s record

Aaron Rodgers made NFL history in Week 3, surpassing former Packers teammate Brett Favre on the all-time passing touchdown list. His 12-yard connection to DK Metcalf in the second quarter gave the Steelers a 14–0 lead and marked Rodgers’ 509th career touchdown pass, moving him into sole possession of fourth place.

CBS analyst Bill Cowher highlighted Rodgers’ impact, praising his leadership and commitment to elevating the team. Rodgers himself downplayed the milestone, noting, “Now and then, I made some special throws that led to touchdowns, but I’ve been playing a long time. It’s a longevity thing, that I’m proud of, but it’s not a big deal.”

Regardless, the achievement reflects both his consistency and his ability to produce at an elite level over nearly two decades in the league.

Most of Rodgers’ career touchdowns came during his 18 seasons with Green Bay, where he threw 475. He added another 28 in two seasons with the Jets before joining the Steelers. With the recent Patriots game, Rodgers has firmly cemented his place among the NFL’s all-time greats, closing in on Peyton Manning’s record of 539 and proving that even in a new chapter, he remains a force to be reckoned with.