"This is mild for AFC North football": Fans react to Myles Garrett and Aaron Rodgers' AFC North rivalry revival

Time of India

14 hours ago

Myles Garrett (via Getty Images)
When All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns commented on Aaron Rodgers joining the AFC North, "I think it's a good opportunity to put him in the graveyard," it wasn't just a quote—it was a shot across the bow of a division already notorious for its hard-hitting, throwback style of play.
And NFL fans on Reddit had plenty of opinions on it.
Myles Garrett reacts to Aaron Rodgers coming into the AFC North
While Myles Garrett's words may sound harsh, he wasn't threatening actual violence. The "graveyard" he's referring to is a Halloween decoration at his residence—a tradition in which he installs tombstones for every quarterback he's brought down, complete with jersey numbers and team logos.
Online users were quick to pick up on the reference. As one Reddit user pointed out, "For anyone unaware, Garrett does a Halloween display at his home with customized tombstones for each QB he's gotten a sack on.
Not like an over-the-top crazy display either, just some skeletons and some tombstones with helmet & number on them. It's hilarious."
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The response across Reddit was a mix of admiration, dark humor, and straight-up awe at Garrett's imposing physique and energy.
'Dudes arms are bigger than my waist lol christ,' one user quipped.
'This is mild for AFC North football,' another said.
Responses came from all corners of the NFL universe, with some labeling the AFC North and NFC East the only divisions "bringing real hate back to rivalries."
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That type of violence? Fans adore it. "None of that mamby pamby two-hand touch bullshit here," wrote one.
Aaron Rodgers' arrival at the Pittsburgh Steelers has made an already contentious division into a powder keg. "Rodgers going out on an even worse note by leading to Steelers to their first sub .500 season in forever would be so amazing, we really need this for healing as a nation."
And hyperbolic though that sounds, there is no question Rodgers will face the toughest test of his life—and career.
In the AFC North, quarterbacks don't merely play football—they endure it.
Rodgers' comeback from irrelevance after a calamitous season with the Jets is a risk for Pittsburgh. Tomlin's intact string of winning seasons is at stake. So is Garrett's dominance of a division full of talent.
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One thing's certain: in 2025, AFC North football returns, and it's tougher—and more thrilling—than ever.