Packers Aim to End 55-Year Road Skid Against Steelers; Rodgers Seeks Milestone Win
The Green Bay Packers are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football in a matchup that holds significant historical implications for both teams.
Packers’ Long Road to Victory in Pittsburgh
Green Bay’s last victory in Pittsburgh dates back to 1970, when Hall of Famer Bart Starr led the team to a 20-12 win. Since then, the Packers have visited Pittsburgh six times, with six different starting quarterbacks, and have not secured a win. Notable quarterbacks like Lynn Dickey, Brett Favre, and Aaron Rodgers have all faced defeat in Pittsburgh, with some games ending in heartbreaking losses. In 2009, Rodgers threw for over 500 yards, but the Packers fell short in a 37-36 loss. In 2017, backup quarterback Brett Hundley led a late-game drive to tie the game, only for the Steelers to win with a last-second field goal. Most recently, in 2023, Jordan Love’s late-game interception sealed another loss for Green Bay
Rodgers’ Quest for a Historic Milestone
Aaron Rodgers, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has the opportunity to become the fifth starting quarterback in NFL history to defeat all 32 teams. Only Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady have previously achieved this feat. Rodgers has already defeated 31 teams and now faces his former team, the Packers, to complete the milestone
Looking Ahead
This Week 8 matchup presents a unique scenario where either the Packers will end their long-standing road woes in Pittsburgh, or Rodgers will make history by defeating his former team. With both teams having strong motivations, fans can expect an exciting and emotionally charged game.
