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Jordan Love Shines as Packers Spoil Aaron Rodgers's Return, Beat Steelers 35–25 on Sunday Night Football
PITTSBURGH, PA — In a highly anticipated Week 8 Sunday Night Football clash, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 35–25, stealing the spotlight from former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in his first game against his old team. A dominant second-half surge, sparked by quarterback Jordan Love and tight end Tucker Kraft, reversed a halftime deficit and handed the Packers a historic win in Pittsburgh, their first since 1970.
Key Takeaways from Rodgers vs. Love Matchup
Jordan Love's Breakout: After a slow start, Love caught fire in the second half, finishing with 360 yards and three touchdowns. He completed a franchise-record-tying 20 straight passes during the rally.

Packers vs Steelers Recap | Rodgers Packers Game | Sunday Night Football Week 8 Highlights

PITTSBURGH — The Green Bay Packers stunned the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 35–25 comeback win on Sunday Night Football Week 8, in a game that will be remembered as the ultimate Rodgers Packers Game. Aaron Rodgers faced his former team for the first time since leaving Green Bay, but it was Jordan Love who stole the show.

🔥 Packers Steelers Recap — How It Happened

The Packers vs Steelers Recap begins with Pittsburgh controlling the first half. Rodgers guided the Steelers to a 16–7 halftime lead, showing flashes of his old magic. But in the second half, Green Bay turned the tables.

Jordan Love delivered the best game of his young career — 29 completions on 37 attempts, 360 yards, 3 touchdowns, and tying a Packers record with 20 straight completions. On National Tight End Day, Tucker Kraft exploded with 7 catches for 143 yards and 2 TDs, dominating the Steelers’ secondary with yards after the catch.

💥 Rodgers Packers Game Turns in Packers’ Favor

While Rodgers threw for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns, the Packers defense pressured him all night. The viral moment came when Rashan Gary sacked Rodgers and mocked his famous “Championship Belt” celebration — a symbolic passing of the torch from the Packers’ past to their present.

The Steelers also suffered critical injuries — DT Daniel Ekuale (knee), S DeShon Elliott, and G Isaac Seumalo — which weakened their defense and protection. Green Bay capitalized, outscoring Pittsburgh 28–9 in the second half.

📊 Packers Steelers Recap: Key Stats

Jordan Love (GB): 29/37, 360 yards, 3 TDs
Tucker Kraft (GB): 7 receptions, 143 yards, 2 TDs
Aaron Rodgers (PIT): 219 yards, 2 TDs, multiple sacks

🎭 Sunday Night Football Recap Week 8 — What It Means

Green Bay Packers: With this road win in Pittsburgh — their first since 1970 — the Packers proved they are serious NFC North contenders. Jordan Love’s poise and Tucker Kraft’s breakout give Green Bay a dangerous offensive identity.
Pittsburgh Steelers: The loss raises questions. Rodgers played well, but without stronger pass protection and a healthy defense, the Steelers may struggle to keep pace in the AFC North playoff race.

🔥 What made this explosive

At halftime the Steelers led 16-7, but Green Bay unleashed a brutal second half, outscoring Pittsburgh 28-9 to take control. Reuters+1
Love went 29 of 37 for 360 yards and three touchdowns, tying a franchise mark with 20 straight completions. Reuters
Kraft’s “YAC & cheese” moment is real — his chunk plays became the game’s turning point. Acme Packing Company+1
Rodgers, in his first game back against the team he defined, was solid — 219 yards, two touchdowns — but harried by Green Bay’s rush and ultimately swallowed by the narrative. Reuters

🧠 The storyline everyone’s talking about

This wasn’t just another matchup. It was legacy vs. ascendancy. Rodgers’ arrival in Pittsburgh set the stage for revenge, but what materialized was a declaration of transition: the Packers aren’t simply rebuilding, they’re arriving. Coach Matt LaFleur insisted all week the game was about Green Bay vs. Pittsburgh, not Rodgers vs. his old team. NFL.com

📊 Ripple Effects & What It Means

For the Packers: A road win at Pittsburgh (where they hadn’t prevailed since 1970) says they can win the big moments. Love, Kraft, and the emerging unit leave no question: this is a contender in the NFC North. Wikipedia+1
For the Steelers: The loss stings. Injuries piled on (notably to safety DeShon Elliott’s knee) and the defense once again cracked under sustained pressure. They must regroup quickly or risk dropping from playoff picture to purgatory. Reuters+1

🧩 Key Plays That Shifted Momentum

The pivotal drive: late third quarter, Love hits Kraft on a cross-lever route, Kraft breaks a tackle for 33 yards — Packers ahead by two scores. From that moment the Steelers’ hopes faded. Then Green Bay’s front seven pinched Rodgers until the veteran’s timing slipped. The “momentum switch” you’ll see on highlight reels for days.

📈 Betting & Trend Watch

Before kickoff, sportsbooks had the Packers favoured by -3 with an over/under around 44.5. SI+1 Green Bay’s road-cover drought ended tonight; this may shift lines for future games. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh’s home underdog status and defensive trend-weakness make them a risk in revenge-angle storylines.

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