This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cam Heyward Explains Unseen Impact Aaron Rodgers Has Had on Steelers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers moved to 8-6 on the season and continue to hold firm atop the AFC North with a 28-15 victory over the Miami Dolphins (6-8) on Monday night. While the win moves Pittsburgh one step closer to the playoffs,

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers got emotional with a former teammate after his win over the Miami Dolphins.

This time, the Steelers were firmly en route to their 23rd consecutive "Monday Night Football" home win after quarterback Aaron Rodgers threaded a ball to wide receiver DK Metcalf in tight coverage. Metcalf then shook off Miami Dolphins defenders and muscled his way into the end zone to put Pittsburgh ahead 21-3.

Pittsburgh moves to 8-6 with a 28-15 win, while Miami’s playoff hopes come to an end with the loss at Acrisure Stadium

The temperature was in the teens, and the field was frozen. All that was missing was John Facenda’s narration about the “frozen tundra.”

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The Pittsburgh Steelers pummeled the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football to eliminate them from playoff contention, and the pain only begins there for Dolfans.