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.

In Thursday night's Steelers- Bengals matchup, Rodgers and Joe Flacco will become just the second pair of opposing quarterbacks 40 or older in NFL history to 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 tend to pull for the older guys to win championships.

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