What happened: Rodgers has not appeared in either of Pittsburgh's first two preseason games. McCarthy held him out as the Steelers split those games 1-1.
Why it matters: Their partnership gives Pittsburgh one season to translate 13 years of shared experience into a new offense. The regular season will determine whether that familiarity still produces results.
By the numbers: Pittsburgh beat Green Bay 28-9 before losing 17-0 to the Jets. Rodgers took no snaps in either game.
What to watch: Watch whether Rodgers joins McCarthy for the preseason finale before roster cuts Sunday.