ESPN stats show that Rodgers ended the 2024 season, which he spent with the New York Jets, responsible for the second-most pass attempts (584) in the league. Meanwhile, Smith is expected to rely heavily on running backs Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell and rookie Kaleb Johnson during the upcoming campaign.

While the quarterback duel defines the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 matchup, there is another battle to monitor.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed all their quarterback eggs in the basket of 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers this upcoming season. General manager Omar Khan has also turned over just about the entire wide receiver room,