# Receivers Hurt Aaron Rodgers, Numbers Show

> Aaron Rodgers' pass completion rate drops as receivers miss passes.
- Title: Receivers Hurt Aaron Rodgers, Numbers Show · Steelers Depot
- Summary: Aaron Rodgers' pass completion rate drops as receivers miss passes. Aaron Rodgers' completion percentage falls as receivers drop passes, hurting his stats…
- Keywords: aaron rodgers, dk metcalf, steeler depot, steelers, pittsburgh steelers, pass completion, quarterback, nfl, Steelers Depot
- Source: Steelers Depot — https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/receivers-continue-to-hurt-aaron-rodgers-the-numbers-prove-it
- Author: Alex Kozora
- Published: 2026-11-07T23:30:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aaron rodgers, dk metcalf, steeler depot, steelers, pittsburgh steelers, pass completion, quarterback, sports, nfl
## Aaron Rodgers' Pass Completion Rate
Aaron Rodgers is completing barely better than 60 percent of his passes.
## Career Completion Rate Drops
If that number holds, it'll be the second-lowest figure of his career as a starter.
## Drops Hurt Rodgers Most
Steven Patton's chart shows Rodgers has the biggest increase in adjusted-EPA when drops are accounted for.
## QB Impact Ranking
Rodgers ranks first among quarterbacks with a +0.28 increase in adjusted-EPA due to drops.
## DK Metcalf's Drops
DK Metcalf has four documented drops but may have several more.
## Metcalf's Hand Errors
Metcalf's hands have become his biggest weakness this season.
## Cleveland Browns Interception
Metcalf let a would-be long completion slip through his hands in Sunday's win over the Browns.
## Other Receivers' Errors
Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard made similar errors that led to turnovers.
## Darnell Washington Drop
TE Darnell Washington dropped a pass over the middle that stalled a drive.
## Rodgers' Metrics Improve
If those drops didn't occur, Rodgers' metrics would look better with a higher completion percentage.
## Rodgers' ANY/A Rating
Rodgers' ANY/A (5.4) is easily the lowest of his career should it stand.
## Offense Aims to Improve
The offense aims to improve with reinforcements like Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson.
## Key takeaway

Aaron Rodgers' completion percentage falls as receivers drop passes, hurting his stats more than other quarterbacks.