Green Bay ended a 55-year drought with the Steelers

The Green Bay Packers ended a 55-year losing streak in the Steel City as they beat the Steelers 35-25 on the road on Sunday night at Acrisure Stadium, their first win in Pittsburgh since Week 12 in 1970. Trailing 16-7 at halftime, Green Bay rallied in the second half behind quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns, surpassing his former mentor, Aaron Rodgers.

Love, drafted in 2020 as Rodgers’ eventual successor, completed 29 of 37 passes with a 134.2 passer rating. He tied Brett Favre’s franchise record of 20 consecutive completions at one point, including two touchdowns for Tyker Kraftwho had a career-high 143 receiving yards, 131 of which came after the catch.

Rookie wide receiver Savion Williams scored his first NFL touchdown on an 8-yard reception, while VR Christian Watson, making his 2025 debut after an ACL injury, contributed four catches for 85 yards.

VR Romeo Doubs added three receptions for 44 yards and running back Emmanuel Wilson had 87 total yards from scrimmage on 11 catches and three receptions. Josh Jacobs ran for 33 yards and a touchdown, including a key 3-yard run in the fourth quarter that gave the Packers the lead for good.

Green Bay’s defense bailed out the team in the second half, sacking Rodgers three times, two by Rashaan Gary and one by Mikay Parsons, and forcing a key fumble recovered by S. Javon Bullard. LB Edgerrin Cooper also forced a fumble that stopped a late Pittsburgh drive, and LB Ti’Ron Hopper broke up a potential two-point conversion, sealing the win.

For the Steelers, Rodgers finished 24 of 36 for 219 yards with two touchdowns. DK Metcalf had five catches for 55 yards and a score, while Roman Wilson caught four passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. RB Jalen Warren rushed 13 times for 62 yards. After a strong start, Pittsburgh struggled in the second half, allowing 28 points while scoring just three. For the third consecutive game, Pittsburgh did not manage to turn it around.

The scoring spree began in the first quarter with a 16-yard touchdown run from Love to Kraft that briefly gave the Packers a 7-3 lead. The Steelers countered with field goals and a late first half touchdown to take a 16-7 lead. Green Bay turned the second half around with three straight scores, including a Williams touchdown, a Jacobs running back, and Kraft’s 24-yard catch and return in the fourth quarter. The Packers added two Brandon McManus field goals to make it 35 points, while Rodgers’ late 21-yard touchdown to Roman Wilson made it 35-25.

The win improves the Packers to 5-1-1, keeping them atop the NFC North, while Pittsburgh falls to 4-3. Green Bay will host the Carolina Panthers in Week 9 at Lambeau Field, while the Steelers will face the Indianapolis Colts next week.