Pre-Season Outlook

Rodgers returned from a torn Achilles in 2024 but never found his form, ultimately leading to his exit from New York with a year left on his deal. He lacked mobility and dealt with a nagging hamstring, but his biggest problem was a diminished downfield presence. His 6.8-yard average target depth ranked 31st, with nearly 70 percent of his passes thrown within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage. Even the addition of Davante Adams midseason didn't spark improvement. Rodgers still managed to rank eighth in passing yards and tied for seventh in touchdowns, mostly thanks to volume and starting all 17 games, but a lack of rushing production meant he finished just 15th in fantasy scoring among quarterbacks. He's now expected to land in Pittsburgh, though no deal is official yet. The Steelers traded George Pickens and added DK Metcalf this offseason, leaving Rodgers with limited pass-catching depth beyond Metcalf and tight end Pat Freiermuth. With offensive coordinator Arthur Smith likely to lean on the run again, Rodgers is unlikely to warrant consideration in single-QB fantasy leagues.