PITTSBURGH — Twelve weeks into the season, Aaron Rodgers and his pass catchers are still working to get on the same page.

During Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills, one play in particular stood out. On a fourth-quarter play in the red zone, Rodgers gave tight end Jonnu Smith a subtle hand signal. The tight end missed it and ran a different route than the one Rodgers wanted. After the game, Rodgers was asked how he and the offense can clean up the miscues.

“When there’s film sessions, everybody shows up,” Rodgers said. “When I check to a route, you do the right route. Jonnu and I just weren’t on the same page. I checked to his in-breaker, and he ran an out-breaker. Jonnu is a true professional. I’m sure he’s sick about that.”

Rodgers also put some of the blame on himself. He said that on his deep shot to Roman Wilson, he expected the wind to impact the throw, which caused it to sail.

“We have our meetings every week,” Rodgers continued. “We have other opportunities outside of the facility. Look forward to seeing all the boys there.”

Some interpreted Rodgers’ comments on Sunday as the quarterback calling out teammates for not attending film sessions or other meetings. On Wednesday, the quarterback provided some clarity but also ended his statement cryptically, leaving the door open for interpretation.

“What I was talking about was, when we have our meetings on Thursdays, I meant that everybody come there with an open mind, be self-critical, work on the things you’ve got to work on and let’s get better,” Rodgers said. “As far as any off-the-field stuff, I’m not going to talk about any of that.”

The Steelers have tried to tap into Rodgers’ experience in various ways. In addition to normal film sessions, the Steelers also have a player-led meeting every Thursday. Rodgers stands in front of the room and leads the meeting with the offense.

“Everyone shows up, everyone contributes in a positive manner,” tight end Pat Freiermuth said. “I think he was more talking about being on the same page with hand signals. We don’t have an issue with guys not showing up. We have to be on the same page with him and what he sees.”

In addition to the formal meetings at the facility, members of the offense meet every week or so for sessions that are partially about bonding and partially about X’s and O’s. This week, for example, several offensive players gathered at Rodgers’s house (coincidentally, it was his 42nd birthday).

Asked about the gathering, wide receiver DK Metcalf said he wasn’t at Tuesday’s event. However, Metcalf said that he meets individually with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Rodgers each Tuesday morning. Metcalf also regularly sits next to Rodgers in the locker room to work through the game plan.

One way or another, the Steelers are looking for more out of their passing game.

Through his first nine outings, Rodgers posted a passer rating of 103.1, completed 68.7 percent of his passes, threw 17 touchdowns against five INTs and put up an EPA per attempt of 0.13. In his last three games — which include the Week 10 loss to the Chargers, the first half in Week 11 against the Bengals (before a left wrist injury forced him out) and Sunday against the Bills — Rodgers’ passer rating has dipped to 67.6. He’s completed 52.2 percent of his passes and produced an EPA per attempt of negative 0.18, with two touchdowns and three turnovers.