Rodgers Will Target NFL Record Against Browns on Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers seeks the record for touchdown passes without an interception against one opponent.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Football
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On October 1, 2026, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will face the Cleveland Browns in a Thursday night road game. Rodgers aims to set a new NFL record for most touchdown passes against a single opponent without an interception.
Why it matters
A victory for Pittsburgh would secure at least a tie for first place in the AFC North entering Week 5. Rodgers currently holds 11 touchdown passes against the Browns with zero interceptions.
Aaron Rodgers holds an 11-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio against the Cleveland Browns across a 4-1 career record. He needs two additional touchdown passes to surpass the record shared by Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.
The players
Aaron Rodgers
He is a veteran quarterback currently in his 22nd season who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers
This is a professional American football team that competes in the AFC North division.
Cleveland Browns
They are a professional football team and the divisional opponent of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Tom Brady
He is a retired NFL quarterback who currently shares the record for touchdown passes against a single opponent without an interception.
Patrick Mahomes
He is a professional quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs who also shares the record for touchdown passes against a single opponent without an interception.
The details
Rodgers requires two touchdown passes against the Browns to move past the record currently shared by Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. The Steelers also face a difficult history, holding a 0-9 record in Thursday night divisional road games since 1980.
Timeline
The Steelers' Thursday night road divisional losing streak began in 1980.
Rodgers threw zero touchdowns in a December 2025 loss to the Browns.
The upcoming game is scheduled for October 1, 2026.
The AFC North standings update occurs in Week 5 2026.
The teams meet for a second time in Week 8 2026.
Roadmap
The pursuit of the NFL record for most touchdown passes against a single opponent without an interception highlights the evolving statistical landscape of quarterback performance. Rodgers is currently positioned to move past the threshold established by Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes in this category.
A win on Thursday would place the Steelers in at least a tie for first place in the AFC North heading into Week 5. Rodgers has a second opportunity to build on his statistical record when the teams face each other again in Week 8.
The takeaway
Quarterback performance benchmarks reflect the high level of efficiency expected in modern NFL divisional play. Fans should monitor Week 5 standings to see how this result impacts the playoff race in the competitive AFC North.
Further reading
For more on the team's season outlook, visit the Pittsburgh Football section.
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