Jordan Love threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns as Green Bay rallied from a 16-7 halftime deficit to beat Pittsburgh 35-25 at Acrisure Stadium on October 26, 2025. Tucker Kraft caught seven passes for 143 yards and two scores while Aaron Rodgers finished with 219 yards for the Steelers.
Quick Stats
Who led Green Bay in passing?
Jordan Love: 29/37, 360 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 134.2 rating
Top receiver:
Tucker Kraft: 7 receptions, 143 yards, 2 TD
Rushing leader:
Jaylen Warren (PIT): 13 carries, 62 yards
Key stat: Love’s 20 straight completions tied Brett Favre’s franchise record (2007)
Final Score: Green Bay 35, Pittsburgh 25
Table of Contents
Quarterback Performance
Love completed 20 consecutive passes from late in the second quarter into the fourth, tying Brett Favre’s franchise record set in 2007. The streak helped fuel Green Bay’s comeback.
| Quarterback | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Rating | Sacks | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love (GB) | 29/37 | 360 | 3 | 0 | 134.2 | 0 | 9.7 |
| Aaron Rodgers (PIT) | 24/36 | 219 | 2 | 0 | 101.5 | 3 | 6.1 |
Love went 10 for 10 in the third quarter for 141 yards as Green Bay erased its deficit. Packers statistics confirm the third quarter perfection coincided with 14 unanswered points.
Rodgers posted 102 yards on 11 of 15 passing in the first half but totaled only 117 yards in the second half. Green Bay’s pass rush recorded all three of its sacks in the final two quarters.
Passing Efficiency Metrics
| Category | Jordan Love | Aaron Rodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Yards After Catch | 246 | 96 |
| Completion Percentage | 78.4% | 66.7% |
| Third Down Conversions | 5/9 | 1/8 |
| Average Target Depth | 5.9 yards | 7.5 yards |
| Average Time to Throw | 2.49 seconds | 2.75 seconds |
Love’s 2.49-second release let Green Bay’s offensive line prevent any sacks despite 12 total pressures. His receivers consistently gained yardage after the catch while Pittsburgh’s pass catchers produced minimal gains.
Why Green Bay Won
Three statistical advantages explain the comeback.
1. Yards After Catch Dominance
Green Bay receivers gained 246 yards after the catch compared to Pittsburgh’s 96. That 150-yard gap came from Love’s quick release getting the ball to receivers in stride. Rodgers’ deeper targets resulted in contested catches that limited additional yardage.
2. Third Down Execution
Green Bay converted five of 12 third downs while Pittsburgh went one for 10. The Steelers failed on all six third-and-long situations (seven or more yards) in the second half, ending five consecutive possessions with punts.
3. Second Half Pass Rush
Pittsburgh’s pass rush generated zero sacks after halftime. Green Bay’s defensive front recorded all three sacks in the final two quarters, disrupting Rodgers’ rhythm and limiting him to 6.1 yards per attempt.
Green Bay Receiving Leaders
| Player | Receptions | Targets | Yards | TD | Long | YAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Kraft | 7 | 9 | 143 | 2 | 59 | 128 |
| Christian Watson | 4 | 4 | 85 | 0 | 33 | 12 |
| Romeo Doubs | 3 | 6 | 44 | 0 | 24 | 12 |
| Malik Heath | 3 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 13 | 22 |
| Emanuel Wilson | 3 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
Kraft’s 128 yards after catch ranked third by any tight end in a single game since 2016, behind only Travis Kelce (138 vs Denver, 2016) and George Kittle (136 vs Denver, 2018). His 59-yard reception on third and five from Green Bay’s 15-yard line came early in the third quarter.
Watson returned from a torn ACL to catch four passes. His 33-yard grab on third and seven set up a Jacobs touchdown. Heath hauled in all three targets for first down conversions, while Wilson’s three receptions sustained drives.
Pittsburgh Receiving Leaders
| Player | Receptions | Targets | Yards | TD | Long | YAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Wilson | 4 | 5 | 74 | 1 | 45 | 3 |
| D.K. Metcalf | 5 | 7 | 55 | 1 | 24 | 29 |
| Calvin Austin III | 4 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 9 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 3 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Jaylen Warren | 2 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 17 |
Wilson scored his first career touchdown on a 21-yard reception with 2:07 remaining. Metcalf’s 2-yard touchdown catch gave Pittsburgh a 16-7 halftime lead.
Rushing Statistics
Pittsburgh averaged 5.2 yards per carry but abandoned the run after halftime, attempting only three rushes in the final two quarters.
| Player | Team | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | PIT | 13 | 62 | 4.8 | 0 | 17 |
| Emanuel Wilson | GB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 0 | 15 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | 13 | 33 | 2.5 | 1 | 6 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | PIT | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 0 | 14 |
Warren gained 53 of his 62 yards before halftime when Pittsburgh controlled the line. Jacobs struggled behind Green Bay’s line but scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 3-yard run on the first play of the fourth quarter.
Wilson carried the ball seven times in the fourth quarter to control possession. Gainwell fumbled after a short reception with 5:07 remaining, and Javon Bullard’s recovery at Pittsburgh’s 26 set up a field goal.
Defensive Leaders
Green Bay’s pass rush dominated the second half while Pittsburgh’s pass rush failed to pressure Love.
Combined Defense Statistics
| Player | Team | Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | PIT | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | GB | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Heyward | PIT | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | GB | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | GB | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | GB | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | PIT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | GB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Gary’s two sacks came when Pittsburgh threatened to rally. His 10-yard takedown on first down with Pittsburgh trailing 22-19 ended the drive with a three-and-out. Parsons sacked Rodgers on the next Pittsburgh possession, setting up Kraft’s 24-yard touchdown reception.
Edgerrin Cooper forced the fumble when he stripped Gainwell after a short catch. The turnover gave Green Bay possession in Pittsburgh territory with under six minutes remaining.
Red Zone and Third Down Efficiency
Green Bay capitalized on every red zone trip while Pittsburgh reached the 20-yard line just once.
| Category | Green Bay | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Red Zone Trips | 5 | 1 |
| Red Zone Touchdowns | 3 | 1 |
| Red Zone Field Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Red Zone Scoring Rate | 100% | 100% |
| Third Down Conversions | 5/12 (41.7%) | 1/10 (10.0%) |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 1/1 | 1/1 |
The Packers converted both fourth down attempts in scoring territory. Kraft caught a 7-yard pass on fourth and one from the 17 that extended a drive before Savion Williams scored on a screen pass two plays later.
Pro Football Reference data shows Pittsburgh settled for four field goals on drives that reached Green Bay territory but stalled short of the red zone.
Special Teams Performance
Chris Boswell’s perfect kicking kept Pittsburgh competitive despite offensive struggles.
| Kicker | FG Made/Att | Long | XP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell (PIT) | 4/4 | 56 | 1/1 | 13 |
| Brandon McManus (GB) | 2/4 | 28 | 3/3 | 9 |
Boswell connected from 56 yards twice, plus field goals of 50 and 48 yards.
McManus missed from 57 and 44 yards in his first game back after a two-week absence due to a leg injury. ESPN’s game summary notes both misses came in the first half when Green Bay trailed.
Romeo Doubs returned three punts for 17 yards. Keisean Nixon muffed a first-quarter punt but Zayne Anderson recovered to prevent a turnover.
Scoring Summary
| Quarter | Green Bay | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | 3 |
| 2nd | 0 | 13 |
| 3rd | 7 | 3 |
| 4th | 21 | 6 |
| Final | 35 | 25 |
Green Bay scored 28 second-half points while Pittsburgh totaled nine. The Packers scored touchdowns on four consecutive possessions after halftime before adding field goals on their final two drives. Pittsburgh didn’t punt in the first half but punted four times in the second half.
Pass Protection and Explosive Plays
Green Bay’s offensive line kept Love clean while Pittsburgh’s front failed to generate consistent pressure.
| Category | Green Bay | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks Allowed | 0 | 3 |
| QB Hits Allowed | 5 | 2 |
| Total Pressures Allowed | 12 | 7 |
| Explosive Plays (15+ yards) | 8 | 3 |
| Total Yards | 454 | 295 |
| Yards Per Play | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| Time of Possession | 31:48 | 28:12 |
Green Bay generated eight explosive passing plays while Pittsburgh managed three. Zach Tom and Rasheed Walker held T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith to zero sacks. Broderick Jones struggled at left tackle, allowing two pressures including one sack.
The Packers ran 63 offensive plays to Pittsburgh’s 57. Green Bay’s 35 second-half plays gained 275 yards while Pittsburgh’s 20 plays netted 93 yards.
How the Game Unfolded
Green Bay trailed 16-7 at halftime after three first-half three-and-outs. Pittsburgh controlled possession and built its lead through Boswell’s field goals and Metcalf’s touchdown reception.
The game changed on the opening drive of the third quarter. Facing third and five from their own 15-yard line, Green Bay needed to shift momentum. Pittsburgh linebacker Patrick Queen blitzed and hit Love as he released the ball. The pass floated toward Kraft, who adjusted his route, secured the catch at the 17, and broke through safety DeShon Elliott’s tackle attempt. He stiff-armed safety Juan Thornhill near midfield and reached Pittsburgh’s 26 before being brought down.
The 59-yard gain shifted momentum. Four plays later, Williams scored on an 8-yard screen pass to cut the deficit to 16-14. Pittsburgh never regained control.
Love’s completion streak began with his final four throws of the first half and continued through his first 16 attempts of the second half. The 20 straight completions tied Favre’s franchise record from 2007 and included connections to nine different receivers. Steelers postgame coverage noted Green Bay outgained Pittsburgh 275-93 following intermission.
Green Bay improved to 5-1-1 while Pittsburgh dropped to 4-3. The victory marked the Packers’ first win in Pittsburgh since 1970, ending a six-game losing streak at Three Rivers Stadium, Heinz Field, and Acrisure Stadium.
