Jordan love and Tucker Kraft powered the Green Bay Packers to a dominant 35-19 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football, halting Aaron Rodgers’ pursuit of a rare NFL milestone. The Packers exploded for 28 points in the second half, overcoming a 16-7 halftime deficit to secure their fifth win of the season.
The win keeps the Packers (5-1-1) firmly in the NFC playoff picture, while the loss dents the Steelers’ (4-3) early-season momentum in the AFC North. Rodgers, facing his former team, fell short of becoming just the fifth quarterback in NFL history to defeat all 32 franchises.
Love finished the game with 29 completions on 37 attempts for 360 yards and three touchdowns,considerably outperforming Rodgers,who went 24-of-34 for 219 yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Tucker Kraft had a breakout performance, hauling in seven passes for a career-high 143 yards and two touchdowns, including a crucial score with 10:57 remaining in the fourth quarter that extended Green bay’s lead to 29-19.
Green Bay’s second-half surge included five consecutive scoring drives,punctuated by field goals of 28 and 25 yards from brandon McManus. Despite a late touchdown from Pittsburgh’s Roman Wilson - a 21-yard reception with under two minutes left – the Steelers’ two-point conversion attempt failed, and their subsequent onside kick was unsuccessful. Wilson led the Steelers with 74 receiving yards on four catches, while DK Metcalf added five receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown.
Love’s performance also saw him match a franchise record,completing 20 consecutive passes during the game - a feat previously achieved by Packers legend Brett Favre in 2007. The Packers will return home to host the Carolina Panthers (4-4) in Week 9, while the Steelers will face the Indianapolis Colts (7-1) at home.
