The Pittsburgh Steelers took part in a very highly-anticipated matchup with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. Pittsburgh got off to a decent start, but the team crumbled in the second half as the group was outscored 28-9 during that time period. The Steelers ended up losing the game by a score of 35-25, in what was another horrendous showing from the defense. The offense could not compete with the Packers in the second half, which ultimately led to the lopsided score that actually made the game seem closer than it really was.
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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers looks to throw during a home loss to the Green Bay Packers during the 2025 season.
This game had a ton of storylines surrounding it due to it being the first time Aaron Rodgers has squared off against the Packers. He has a long and storied history with the franchise, which made it an exciting matchup.
The Packers and the Steelers are two of the best franchises in the NFL, and each team is known for having a very strong fan base. Both sides travel extremely well, and that was the case for Green Bay in Pittsburgh on Sunday night. Rodgers spoke about the amount of Packers fans that were at Acrisure Stadium during his postgame press conference, while stating the Packers fans made their presence known.
"I've heard that chant for 18 years." Rodgers said. "Packers fans travel really well. First time in a while I've used silent count for a home game. That's a credit to those Packer fans."
Rodgers was initially asked about Green Bay's famed "Go Pack Go!" chant, which was heard throughout Acrisure Stadium during the game. It forced him to use a silent count, which is a rarity for a team like the Steelers when they are playing at home. This is typically used on the road, as it is hard for the offensive players to hear the cadence due to the crowd.
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Former Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers communicating to teammates during an away game.
Steelers fans typically travel well and force opposing quarterbacks to use a silent count while playing on the road, and Pittsburgh got a taste of its own medicine against the Packers. It was slightly embarrassing to see the amount of Green Bay fans that were in the stadium, especially in the second half as the Pittsburgh crowd dwindled as the game got out of reach.
There’s enough Packers fans here for an audible Go Pack Go chant as some of the Packers special teamers take the field at Acrisure Stadium pic.twitter.com/BelpDLr5Z6
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Pittsburgh has a strong enough fan base that the offense should never have to switch to a silent count during a home game, and it is embarrassing that was the case during a big primetime matchup. It makes it a little easier to swallow that it was a franchise like Green Bay that forced the discomfort, but it is still disheartening to know that a visiting team can take over Acrisure Stadium in the way that the Packers did on Sunday night.
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Steelers' fans waving their Terrible Towels while celebrating during a home game at Acrisure Stadium.
Steelers Have To Bounce Back At Home In Week 9
The Steelers have a critical Week 9 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, and the game will take place at home. The Colts aren't known for having fans that travel well, so Rodgers should be able to operate the offense with a normal cadence; however, the game will still be a big challenge.
The Colts are the hottest team in the NFL as they currently boast the best record in the league. The offense is efficient and doesn't turn the ball over, which will create a strong challenge for a defense that is struggling to stay afloat. There is a chance that the game against the Colts could get ugly, which is not good considering Pittsburgh is desperate to get back in the win column after dropping two games in a row.
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