On a frigid Monday night, Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers heated up in the second half to stay atop the AFC North and turn a tight ballgame into an impressive 28-15 win over the Miami Dolphins.

The Pittsburgh Steelers moved to 8-6 on the season and continue to hold firm atop the AFC North with a 28-15 victory over the Miami Dolphins (6-8) on Monday night. While the win moves Pittsburgh one step closer to the playoffs, the loss officially eliminates Miami from postseason contention.

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Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are eyeing a playoff spot after their Monday Night Football win over the Dolphins.

Rodgers completed 13 straight passes at one point against the Dolphins and his 85.2% success rate was the second-highest of his career in a single game. Rodgers' season-high 125.9 passer rating came during a critical point in the season in a must-win for the Steelers (8-6) to stay atop the AFC North.

The game itself felt familiar for Rodgers in cold weather, with the stakes rising. He completed 23 of 27 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. It marked the highest completion rate of his season and his cleanest outing in weeks. Rodgers looked calm and efficient while spreading the ball and taking what the defense allowed.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers connects with wide receiver DK Metcalf over the middle for a 22-yard catch into Miami Dolphins territory.

The quarterback battle is at the center of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins contest. How could it not be? Steelers quarterback Aaron Ro