Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers and Joe Flacco of the Bengals are set to become the second pair of opposing quarterbacks aged 40 or older to start a regular or postseason NFL game against each other. This rare matchup will occur in an upcoming game between the two teams. The only previous instance of this happening was between Tom Brady and Drew Brees in three games during the 2020 season.
Rodgers commented that he believes such matchups may become more common in the future due to players investing more in their physical conditioning. He also stressed the importance of consistency, stating that playing at an advanced age requires a certain level of sustained performance. Both Rodgers and Flacco have had long careers in the league, entering the NFL in 2005 and 2008, respectively.
Flacco acknowledged the significance of the matchup, noting that while Rodgers has been in the league slightly longer, they both began playing in 2008. He also addressed comments made by Steelers coach Mike Tomlin about the Browns trading Flacco to the Bengals, suggesting Tomlin might be engaging in gamesmanship. Ro... download the app to read more
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