PITTSBURGH -- As Aaron Rodgers stepped to the mic stand in front of the Steelers -logoed backdrop Tuesday, teammate Cameron Heyward stood nearby and playfully heckled the 41-year-old quarterback.

"Oldest quarterbacks playing this week, let's go," Heyward said, clapping his hands. "Icy Hot Bowl. I love it!"

Rodgers just smirked and shook his head.

Thursday night's matchup between the Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals featuring Rodgers and the 40-year-old Joe Flacco will mark just the second time in NFL history that opposing quarterbacks age 40 or older will start a regular or postseason game against each other, according to ESPN Research.

"I think it's great for all the old guys," Rodgers said. "I know that when I watch other sports, maybe it's because I'm the older guy, but I t

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