In related Week 8 primetime news, another marquee matchup is set to command national attention as the Green Bay Packers (4–1–1) travel to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (4–2) at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday Night Football. The showdown marks Aaron Rodgers’ highly anticipated return against his former team—now leading Green Bay back into NFC contention—setting up a dramatic interconference battle under the lights.

The Packers enter the week riding momentum, remaining undefeated in regulation this season while showcasing one of the league’s most efficient offenses. Meanwhile, the Steelers look to regroup after a Thursday night loss to the Bengals and protect their narrow AFC North lead.

📺 How to Watch

• Network: NBC

• Streaming: Peacock (in-market viewers)

• Venue: Acrisure Stadium – Pittsburgh, PA

• Tickets: Available on StubHub

• Kickoff: Sunday, October 26, 2025 — 8:20 p.m. ET

🔥 Game Storylines

• Rodgers Revenge Game: Aaron Rodgers faces Pittsburgh for the first time since his surprise offseason trade. Emotions will run high against a Steelers defense known for its physicality.

• Playoff Implications Early: Both teams are in thick conference races—the Packers in the NFC North, the Steelers atop the AFC North.

• Elite Pass Rush Showdown: T.J. Watt and Malik Harrison vs. one of the NFL’s best O-lines; Packers’ edge rush with Rashan Gary & Quay Walker looking to pressure Will Howard.

🧪 Betting Odds (via BetMGM)

🚑 Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers

• S Miles Killebrew – OUT (knee, season-ending IR)

• C Zach Frazier – Limited (calf)

• OLB Malik Harrison – Full (returned after 5-game absence)

• WR Calvin Austin III – Full (shoulder, expected to play)

• DT Cameron Heyward – DNP (rest)

• LB T.J. Watt – DNP (rest)

• QB Will Howard – Full (hand, designated to return)

Green Bay Packers

• K Brandon McManus – DNP (quad)

• DE Lukas Van Ness – DNP (foot)

• WR Dontayvion Wicks – DNP (calf)

• RB Josh Jacobs – Limited (calf)

• WR Christian Watson – Limited (knee)

• DL Devonte Wyatt – Limited (knee)

• OG Aaron Banks – Limited (groin)

• OT Anthony Belton – Limited (ankle)

• S Xavier McKinney – Limited (ankle/knee)

• OL Zach Tom – Limited (back)

• S Evan Williams – Limited (back)

• OT Jordan Morgan – Full

• LB Quay Walker – Full

📊 Stats to Know

• Packers offense rolling: Green Bay averages 24.7 PPG, higher than Pittsburgh’s 20.8 PPG allowed.

• Yardage advantage: Packers gain 370.8 yards/game, while the Steelers allow just 312.5.

• Explosive plays: Packers average 6.2 yards per play – top 5 in the NFL.

• Steelers efficiency: Pittsburgh averages 5.5 yards/play, but faces a Green Bay defense giving up only 5.0.

🏈 Game Info Recap