Love and Packers Best Rodgers and the Steelers, 35-25

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Setting the Stage

Sunday night at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh delivered more than just another regular-season clash. It featured the highly anticipated reunion of Aaron Rodgers coming home to face the franchise where he lived his legacy—and by contrast, his successor, Jordan Love, stepping fully into his own spotlight. The Packers trailed at halftime but stormed back to take the game 35-25.

First Half: Steelers in Control

Pittsburgh jumped out with energy. Rodgers orchestrated a 16-7 lead by halftime, using veteran poise to keep the Packers’ offense in check. Boswell drilled multiple long field goals to keep the crowd electric.
Green Bay, however, looked like they were fighting out of a tunnel: slow starts, a missed 57-yard field-goal attempt, and gashes by Pittsburgh’s early drive. The mood: if the Packers were going to win this, they were going to have to dig.

Second Half: Love Takes Over

Then came the shift. Jordan Love was near flawless: 29 of 37 passing, for 360 yards and three touchdowns. He tied the franchise record of 20 consecutive completions.
On the first possession of the 4th quarter, GB grabbed the lead with a Josh Jacobs touchdown, followed by the two-point conversion to Romeo Doubs that put them ahead 22-19. From there, the Packers’ offense found its rhythm, and the Steelers’ defense looked flat.

Standout Performers

Tucker Kraft: 7 catches, 143 yards, 2 touchdowns. His ability to gain yards after catch relentlessly turned promising drives into scoring ones.
Packers Defense: Pressure on Rodgers grew intense. Rashan Gary and Micah Parsons combined for multiple sacks; Edgerrin Cooper forced a pivotal fumble recovered by Javon Bullard. The defense dominated the 2nd half.
Aaron Rodgers: He performed well (24/36 for 219 yards, two TDs) but couldn’t overcome the second-half storm. He later admitted disappointment in his and his team’s play.

What It Means

For Green Bay, this win marks more than just improving to 5-1-1. It felt symbolic: the torch has been passed. Love showed that he can shine on the national stage, especially under pressure.
For Pittsburgh, this loss stings. They missed their chance to solidify control of the game when they were ahead, and injuries—such as to safety DeShon Elliott—may complicate the path forward.

Final Thoughts

In the house where Rodgers built his legend, Green Bay stole the moment. Love wasn’t just playing to win; he was playing to lead. Kraft was the beneficiary of every thrown dart. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, seemed out of rhythm when it mattered most.
When the final kneel came, Rodgers jogged from the huddle to embrace his old mentor, Matt LaFleur. A moment of respect. But the scoreboard told a new story.