In a game that was supposed to be all about Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers turned the narrative on its head on Sunday night and made it all about them.
Jordan love’s 360 yards and three touchdowns,
Tucker Kraft’s monster night, and a combined three sacks from the team’s top two defensive ends flipped the script as the Packers ran away with a ten-point victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most of that productivity came in the second half, too; after having just over 12 minutes of possession in the first half, the offense dominated after the break and held the ball for more than 19 of the final 30 minutes of play.
Everyone in the building who was wearing green and gold (and white) had a part to play in this win, too. That includes the team’s stars, its role players, and its fans, who traveled impressively well and were audible on the broadcast. The fan base was so loud that it forced Rodgers and the Steelers into a silent count at times, despite being on their home turf.
This win also felt like a different kind of win than the last few weeks, when the Packers either needed to mount a furious late comeback or had to just hold on for dear life in the fourth quarter. This was second half dominance in multiple phases of the game, and it bodes well for the Packers in the weeks and months to come.
Plus, it’s nice to see your young quarterback show that you made the right decision in giving him the job.
Packers QB Jordan Love outduels Aaron Rodgers, Steelers in runaway win | NFL.com
More than 200 of Love’s 360 yards came in the second half, and he tied a franchise record for consecutive completions in a game with 20.
Game notes: Packers receiver Christian Watson shows no sign of rust in comeback | Packers.com
Watson’s return was massively impactful, not just as a receiver (4 catches for 89 yards) but as a blocker as well.
Aaron Rodgers Hears Familiar Chant As Steelers Lose to Packers | SI.com
Hats off to Packers fans who made the trip to Pittsburgh for getting in the Steelers’ heads with “Go Pack Go” chants.
8 standouts from Packers’ Week 8 win over the Steelers | Packers Wire
Let’s not forget the contributions of this Packers defense, which was consistently preventing the Steelers from finding the end zone and held Pittsburgh to just 9 points after halftime.
Don’t forget to credit Emanuel Wilson, Malik Heath and other role players for Packers victory | Packersnews.com
The Packers’ stars shone brightly, but they got some big contributions from players with much more limited roles. Give some credit to rookie Savion Williams as well, as he scored his first career touchdown.
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Truly, this is an impressive example of situational irony.
