# @theathletichq on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbk0V3zHQ4M
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68586791-theathletichq-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/14da554b58.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03T11:01:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Athletic (@theathletichq) — https://gondola.cc/theathletichq

## Caption

In the hours leading up to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round playoff exit to the Houston Texans last season, Aaron Rodgers was sick with flu-like symptoms.

Rodgers insisted that he’d recovered by kickoff, crediting the Texans’ ferocious defense for an epic effort, but the timing was unfortunate.

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- **Likes:** 1,271
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- **Comments:** 18

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Athletic | @theathletichq | https://gondola.cc/theathletichq | Sports Media Outlet |
| Ummekulsum | @ummealishah | https://gondola.cc/ummealishah | Social Media Coordinator |

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