After falling 35–25 to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stunned both fanbases with his postgame remarks — words that reignited old emotions and sent social media into chaos.

In the press room at Acrisure Stadium, Rodgers couldn’t help but praise his former team’s resurgence:

“That’s not the same Packers team I left. They’re sharper, faster, more unified. Jordan’s playing with total command — and that defense? It’s relentless. They remind me of our 2011 Super Bowl run.”

The quote spread across social media within minutes, drawing thousands of heated reactions. Steelers fans blasted Rodgers for “idolizing the enemy,” while Packers Nation celebrated what felt like a heartfelt nod from their former franchise icon. The hashtag #RodgersStillPack trended for hours in both Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

Rodgers’ night was far from flawless. Despite throwing for 219 yards and two touchdowns, he was sacked three times and forced to watch as Jordan Love engineered a masterful comeback — completing 20 consecutive passes and leading a 28–3 scoring run in the second half. Each touchdown from Josh Jacobs and Tucker Kraft seemed to carry a quiet message: the torch has been passed.

“Love’s growth has been incredible,” Rodgers continued. “You can see the maturity, the poise. Green Bay’s in good hands for a long time.”

Those words — particularly “Green Bay’s in good hands” — were enough to ignite a storm of outrage in Pittsburgh. One fan on X fumed: “We signed him to lead us to glory, not to gush about his ex!” Another wrote: “He talks more about the Packers than the Steelers every week.”

For Green Bay supporters, though, it was different — a rare, emotional bridge between eras. To them, Rodgers’ admiration wasn’t betrayal, but acknowledgment.

Still, as headlines swirl and fans debate his loyalty, one truth is clear: even after all the changes, a part of Aaron Rodgers’ heart still beats in Green and Gold.