Aaron Rodgers had bigger problems than the nose injury that briefly sidelined him during Pittsburgh's 26-7 shellacking by Buffalo on Sunday. The Steelers quarterback turned his postgame ire on his wide receivers, suggesting at least one player skipped film sessions and isn't executing the plays he's calling.

"When there's film sessions, everybody shows up, and when I check to a route, you do the right route," Rodgers told reporters. "We have our meetings every week. We have other opportunities outside of the facility, and [I] look forward to seeing all the boys there."

Rodgers didn't name names, but the message was clear: receivers aren't holding up their end of the bargain.

A Dismal Offensive Performance

The Steelers' passing game imploded. Rodgers completed just 10 of 21 passes for 117 yards while wearing a cast on his left wrist—fractured two weeks prior. The offense managed only seven total points, triggering boos from the home crowd and chants demanding head coach Mike Tomlin be fired.

The nose injury came on the opening play of the second half when Rodgers was strip-sacked. Mason Rudolph replaced him and immediately threw an interception. By the time Rodgers returned in the late third quarter, Pittsburgh trailed 16-7. His first two drives back resulted in a three-and-out and a turnover on downs.

Players Own the Mess

Rodgers acknowledged the fans' frustration was justified.

"I totally understand the frustration. I've been booed on offense, even in Green Bay over the years. That was a boo-worthy performance."

Wide receiver Calvin Austin put it bluntly:

"Yeah, we ain't meeting the standard. This team has a standard that when it takes the field, fans are expecting to see a certain thing, and it's our duty to provide that. We aren't giving them anything to cheer about."

Defense of the Coaching Staff

Despite the offensive collapse, Rodgers defended Tomlin and bristled at suggestions the coaching staff wasn't preparing the team.

"I believe in the coaching staff. I believe in Mike Tomlin. That's why I came here. Players need to take accountability, myself included. I've gotta play better."

Tomlin, for his part, acknowledged the disaster:

"Man, I share their frustration tonight. We didn't do enough, and that's just the reality of it. I know how restless and frustrated I was, and so I assume they were in the same state we were in."

Stakes Mounting

The loss dropped Pittsburgh to 6-6, eliminating any chance to overtake the Baltimore Ravens for first place in the AFC North. The Steelers head to Baltimore next week in a must-win divisional matchup that could determine who controls the division stretch run.