Packers Legend & Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Admits the Truth — “Without the Refs Bailing Us Out, the Packers Would’ve Beaten Us Even Worse” — Reveals How Officials Desperately Tried to Tilt the Game Toward Pittsburgh
The electrifying clash between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers ended with a 35-25 Packers victory at Acrisure Stadium. Beyond the comeback, the game sparked heated debates over officiating. Aaron Rodgers, Packers legend now Steelers QB, stunned fans post-game, admitting his former team’s dominance despite refs’ attempts to favor Pittsburgh.
X erupted with claims the game was “rigged.” Steelers fans slammed a missed offsides call on the Packers in the second quarter, fueling Green Bay’s momentum. Packers fans countered, pointing to an uncalled false start by Pittsburgh earlier. With 11 penalties disrupting the flow, the game became a “ref show.”
Aaron Rodgers Admits the Truth — “Without the Refs Bailing Us Out, the Packers Would’ve Beaten Us Even Worse” — Reveals How Officials Desperately Tried to Tilt the Game Toward Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/oXrquERkns
— Adam Schefler (@ScheflerAdamUs) October 27, 2025
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Jordan Love, the Packers’ young QB, outshone his mentor Rodgers. Leading a second-half explosion, Green Bay scored 28 points to Pittsburgh’s 9. Rashan Gary’s sack on Rodgers ignited X, with fans hailing the defense. Love proved he’s the future of Lambeau Field.
In the post-game presser, Rodgers spoke candidly: “I built my legacy in Green Bay, so I know their strength. The refs gifted us every break—ignored calls, tilted plays—but the Packers steamrolled us anyway. Jordan Love showed the world why Lambeau’s my heart, even in this Steelers uniform. Pure respect for that team.”
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Steelers fans cried foul, highlighting the missed offsides on a crucial 3rd-and-8 that swung momentum. Some even accused the NFL of “picking parlays for Green Bay.” Yet stats tell the story: the Packers dominated with 412 offensive yards to Pittsburgh’s 328 and controlled possession for 34 minutes.
Packers fans, meanwhile, celebrated their team’s grit. They argued the refs tried to “balance” things by ignoring a Steelers’ false start early on. On X, #GoPackGo trended as fans praised Love and roasted referee Shawn Hochuli. “A billion-dollar league with officiating this bad?” one fan tweeted.
Rodgers, despite the loss, honored his Packers roots. He reminisced about his Super Bowl XLV triumph at Lambeau, his words resonating with Green Bay faithful. “He’s still one of us,” a fan posted on X, sharing a clip of Rodgers saluting the Packers crowd.
This game was more than a win for Green Bay—it was a testament to legacy and respect. Despite officiating controversies, the Packers’ relentless spirit prevailed. Jordan Love’s breakout performance solidified his role as Rodgers’ heir, proving Lambeau remains an unstoppable force.
