Aaron Rodgers Surpasses Brett Favre on NFL All-Time Touchdown Pass List

Pittsburgh, PA — September 21, 2025 — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers etched his name deeper into NFL history during Sunday’s Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots, throwing his 509th career touchdown pass to surpass Brett Favre for fourth place on the league’s all-time passing touchdowns list. The milestone, reported by Ben Strauss, underscores Rodgers’ enduring brilliance at age 41 and fuels speculation about his future with the Steelers beyond the 2025 season.

The historic touchdown came early in the second quarter when Rodgers connected with wide receiver DK Metcalf on a 12-yard pass in the end zone, helping Pittsburgh take a 14-7 lead at the two-minute warning against the Patriots. Only Peyton Manning (539), Drew Brees (571), and Tom Brady (649) remain ahead of Rodgers on the all-time list. To catch Manning’s 539 touchdowns, Rodgers may need to extend his career past this season, a possibility already swirling in Pittsburgh.

Rodgers’ career mirrors Favre’s in striking ways. Favre reached 508 touchdown passes over 20 seasons, while Rodgers achieved the milestone in his 21st season. His 2023 season, however, carries an asterisk, as a major injury limited him to just a few snaps with the New York Jets. Rodgers bounced back in 2024, throwing for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. In Pittsburgh, he started strong, tossing 244 yards and four touchdowns in a Week 1 win over the Jets, though the Steelers’ offense has since shifted to a ball-control style following a 31-17 loss to the Seahawks in Week 2.

The Steelers, now 1-1, are navigating a challenging season with injuries to key players like Patrick Queen (ribs), Alex Highsmith (ankle), Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring), DeShon Elliott (MCL sprain), and Max Scharping (ACL tear, out for season). Despite these setbacks, Rodgers’ milestone pass highlights his ability to lead under pressure. Fans on X celebrated, with one post exclaiming, “Rodgers passing Favre? Legend status cemented!” As Pittsburgh battles the Patriots, Rodgers’ performance could set the tone for a crucial AFC North campaign, with the team leaning on his veteran savvy to overcome adversity.