Aaron Rodgers praises Pat Freiermuth after big game against Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth was looking to snap out of his slump when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Thursday. While they played well as a unit, Freiermuth did not get the same touches as in the past.
That finally changed against the Bengals. He had five receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns in a masterful performance. He helped the Steelers stay afloat throughout the contest, teaming up with the quarterback Aaron Rodgers to fuel their offense.
Although the Steelers lost, 33-31that should be a huge boost for Frayermuth heading into his next assignments.
After the game, Rodgers credited Freiermuth for his determination despite his previous struggles.
“Pat’s a great player and he hasn’t had a lot of looks. His playing time has gone down. But his attitude hasn’t. I think there’s a lot to be said for the professionalism he’s shown, especially the last few weeks,” the 41-year-old star was quoted as saying by Steelers reporter Brian Batko.
Freiermuth gave the Steelers a 31-30 lead with 2:31 left in the fourth quarter after catching a 68-yard pass from Rodgers. The Bengals, however, scored on a 36-yard field goal Evan McPherson for the game win.
Before facing the Bengals, the 26-year-old Freiermuth had just eight receptions for 76 yards. It was a noticeable drop from last year, when he tallied 65 receptions for 653 yards.
With Pittsburgh’s deep offensive unit, which includes DK Metcalf, Jonna Smith, Darnell Washington and Jailen Warren, among others, Freiermuth wasn’t as much of a target for Rodgers. His stellar performance against Cincinnati, however, should only bode well for him going forward.
2025-10-17 07:06:00
