Pittsburgh, PA – October 26, 2025 – In a highly anticipated NFL showdown, Jordan Love led the Green Bay Packers to a 35-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, outplaying his former mentor and teammate, Aaron Rodgers.

Love, Rodgers’ understudy for three seasons at Green Bay, delivered a near-perfect performance, completing 29 of 37 passes for 360 yards and three touchdowns. His 20 consecutive completions tied Brett Favre’s 2007 Packers record, showcasing poise and precision under the bright lights at Acrisure Stadium.

First-Half Action and Early Scoring

The game started with a back-and-forth first quarter. Love connected with Tucker Kraft on a 16-yard touchdown pass, giving Green Bay a 7-3 lead. The Steelers responded with Chris Boswell kicking a 56-yard field goal, and another 50-yarder to maintain pressure on the Packers. By halftime, Pittsburgh had edged ahead 16-14 following a Aaron Rodgers to DK Metcalf touchdown pass with just 34 seconds left in the second quarter.

Steelers safety DeShon Elliott suffered a left knee injury in the third quarter, briefly halting the game as he was carted off. Despite this setback, the Packers began mounting their comeback.

Fourth-Quarter Surge Seals the Win

The Packers dominated the final quarter, scoring 21 points. Running back Josh Jacobs opened the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run, followed by a two-point conversion from Love to Romeo Doubs, putting Green Bay ahead 22-19. Love then threw a short touchdown to Kraft, turning it into a 24-yard scoring play and extending the lead to 29-19 with nearly 11 minutes remaining.

Boswell’s late field goals of 28 and 25 yards narrowed the gap, but Rodgers’ 21-yard touchdown pass to Roman Wilson with just over two minutes left was not enough. The Packers’ final kneeldown secured their 35-25 win, marking a milestone moment for Love as the new face of Green Bay’s offense.

Rodgers Faces Former Team

Rodgers, 41, played his first game against Green Bay since leaving the team in 2022. Despite the loss, he expressed gratitude for his Packers tenure and emphasized that the matchup was not a “revenge game.” After the final whistle, Rodgers hugged Love on the field, with Packers coach Matt LaFleur also exchanging a warm embrace with the veteran quarterback.

Standout Performances

• Jordan Love (Packers): 360 passing yards, 3 TDs, 20 consecutive completions.
• Tucker Kraft (Packers): Career highs with 7 receptions and 143 yards, including a touchdown.
• Josh Jacobs (Packers): Rushed for one touchdown.
• Chris Boswell (Steelers): Four field goals, including three from 50+ yards.
• Aaron Rodgers (Steelers): 219 passing yards, 2 TDs.
• DK Metcalf & Roman Wilson (Steelers): Each had a touchdown reception.

Implications for the Season

The Packers improve to 5-1-1, showing that Love is ready to lead Green Bay in the post-Rodgers era. The Steelers, now 4-3, will need to regroup as they prepare for upcoming divisional matchups. Analysts note that Love’s performance could signal a changing of the guard in the NFC North, while Rodgers continues to adapt to his new role in Pittsburgh.