Aaron Rodgers Tied Roethlisberger in Career Wins
The veteran quarterback reached his 165th regular season victory with a recent win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Football
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Aaron Rodgers has secured his 165th career regular season victory, tying Ben Roethlisberger for the fifth-most wins in NFL history. The milestone came following a win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant advancement in the career legacy of Rodgers, who now sits just ten wins away from surpassing Drew Brees on the all-time regular season wins list.
Rodgers has reached 165 career regular season victories over his 22-year tenure. This win, his 100th while paired with coach Mike McCarthy, also extends his career record against the Cincinnati Bengals to a perfect 4-0.
The players
Aaron Rodgers
He is a veteran NFL quarterback currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mike McCarthy
He is an experienced NFL head coach who has worked with Rodgers in both Green Bay and Pittsburgh.
Ben Roethlisberger
He is a former NFL quarterback who retired with 165 regular season wins.
Drew Brees
He is a former NFL quarterback whose career win total remains a benchmark for active players.
The details
Rodgers and McCarthy reached their 100-win milestone together, having previously won 98 games in Green Bay and two victories with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The quarterback first entered the record books during his 2008 season debut.
Timeline
Aaron Rodgers earned his first NFL win during the 2008 season opener.
Rodgers missed the entire 2023 season due to injury.
Rodgers and McCarthy achieved their 100th win as a pair in September 2026.
Rodgers earned his 165th career victory on September 27, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win cements the current partnership between Rodgers and McCarthy as a historically productive duo in the league. The victory keeps the team competitive as Rodgers continues his pursuit of Brees on the all-time wins list.
Rodgers now requires ten additional regular season wins to surpass Drew Brees in the league record books. The 100-win tandem record with Mike McCarthy serves as a key performance indicator for the current coaching staff's offensive success.
The takeaway
The sustained success of Rodgers and McCarthy highlights the impact of long-term coaching stability on veteran player performance. Fans can track the quarterback's path toward the all-time win record as the current season continues.
Further reading
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