Jordan Love Leads Packers to Victory Over Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers

On a night thick with narrative and nostalgia, the Green Bay Packers stormed into Pittsburgh and emerged with a resounding 35-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. But this was no ordinary Sunday Night Football clash — it was Aaron Rodgers’ emotional reunion against his former team, now led by the unflappable Jordan Love, who etched his own name into Packers lore under the nation’s brightest lights. The stage was set for drama: Rodgers, the longtime Packers icon, now donning black and gold, squaring off against the franchise he once defined. But it was Jordan Love who stole the show, delivering a masterclass performance with 360 passing yards, three touchdowns, and a dazzling 132.4 passer rating. Love, who spent years studying Rodgers’ every move, put those lessons to use — and then some — tying Brett Favre’s franchise record with 20 consecutive completions, and orchestrating a symphony of precision and poise. The Steelers seized the early momentum, with Chris Boswell drilling three field goals and Aaron Rodgers tossing a two-yard touchdown to DK Metcalf, giving Pittsburgh a 16-7 halftime lead. The crowd buzzed, the script looked written: Rodgers, in command, sending a message to his old team. But Green Bay had other plans. Tucker Kraft, the Packers’ breakout tight end, proved to be Pittsburgh’s undoing. He torched the Steelers for 143 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including a 24-yard strike from Love that broke the game wide open. Savion Williams, the rookie wideout, notched his first career touchdown, and running back Josh Jacobs bulldozed in for a key score. The Packers’ offensive line gave Love the time he needed, and the defense — led by Rashan Gary and Micah Parsons — harried Rodgers all night, sacking him for critical losses. Despite a late push from Rodgers, including a sharp 21-yard touchdown pass to Roman Wilson, the Steelers couldn’t close the gap. The Packers’ offense remained relentless, with Love connecting on deep shots to Christian Watson and moving the chains with surgical efficiency. Brandon McManus tacked on two late field goals to seal the deal. As the final seconds ticked away, it was clear: this was more than a regular season win. It was a symbolic passing of the torch, a night when the apprentice outdueled the master. For the Packers, it marks a defining triumph in their post-Rodgers era. For the Steelers, Rodgers’ reunion was bittersweet — flashes of brilliance, but not enough to overcome a team on the rise. For full highlights and play-by-play, visit the official Green Bay Packers highlights page, or relive the drama with ESPN’s comprehensive game recap.