Overview
- The Steelers quarterback hit DK Metcalf for a late second‑quarter score, his first career touchdown against Green Bay.
- Green Bay activated wide receiver Christian Watson off injured reserve, and he was expected to make his season debut.
- This is Rodgers’ first meeting with the Packers after 18 seasons in Green Bay before moving on and signing with Pittsburgh in 2025.
- Jordan Love noted this week that he and Rodgers still exchange texts with occasional pointers, underscoring a cordial relationship.
- The matchup aired on NBC’s Sunday Night Football with Peacock streaming, with pregame odds listing Green Bay as a roughly 2.5–3 point favorite and an over/under near 45.5.