The big matchup for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season finds the Green Bay Packers heading east to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. While some will look at this game as Aaron Rodgers’ first game as a Steeler against his former team in Green Bay, Packers’ coach Matt LeFleur doesn’t see it that way, “We’re playing the Pittsburgh Steelers, who happen to have Aaron Rodgers,” LaFleur said on Monday. “It’s as simple as that.”
The Packers vs. Steelers game on Sunday is an important one. Green Bay is first in the NFC East with a 4-1-1 mark, while Pittsburgh sits in the top spot in the AFC North with a 4-2 mark. The Packers are unbeaten in their past three outings and are coming off a 27-23 road win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7. Meanwhile, the Steelers’ three-game winning streak ended last week when they lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 33-31 on the road.
Before we lay out the odds, preview, and prediction for the Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 2025 NFL action, check out our NFL betting odds and Super Bowl LX odds.
| Teams |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | -177 | -175 | -175 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +155 | +150 | +150 |
| Packers -3 | -115 | -120 | -120 |
| Steelers +3 | -105 | EVEN | EVEN |
| Over 45 Points | -113 | -110 | -110 |
| Under 45 Points | -107 | -110 | -110 |
The Green Bay Packers were one of the preseason favorites to play in Super Bowl LX. When the team began the season with dominant wins over the Detroit Lions (27-13) and Washington Commanders (27-18), that pick looked solid. However, some of the shine has come off the Packers since then. Sunday’s game against the Steelers is an important one if the team hopes to regain some of the enthusiasm surrounding them at the start of the NFL season.
One of the keys for the Packers will be the pass rush. Micah Parsons is coming off a big game against the Cardinals (three sacks and five quarterback hits). If he and the defense can perform well against a Pittsburgh offensive line that has the worst pass block win rate in the NFL, things should bode well for the visiting team.
The Green Bay offense should look to exploit the Pittsburgh rushing defense. Cincinnati had the worst run game in the NFL entering its matchup with the Steelers. The Bengals put up 142 yards against the Steelers. Green Bay is averaging 117.5 yards per game on the ground, which is in the middle of the pack for the league.
Following the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ Week 7 loss to the Bengals, Cincinnati wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase said the Steelers’ defense did “exactly what we was expecting and hoping they’d do.” That’s not good. If a team can execute the game plan they put together before the game without any adjustments, that’s a glaring red flag. With that loss on Thursday, the Steelers had time to make much-needed defensive adjustments ahead of their Week 8 matchup against Green Bay.
Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been pressured more than most QBs this season. He won’t get a break this week, with Micah Parsons on the other side of the line. The Steelers’ offensive line has not been great in protecting Rodgers. They need to find a way to stop Parsons and co.
Rodgers has 14 passing touchdowns this season, which puts him near the top of the NFL. His favorite target, DK Metcalf, has been on the receiving end of four of those TD passes. Metcalf is 22 for 36 on receptions with 406 yards. The Steelers need an upbeat, pass heavy day if they want to beat Green Bay on Sunday.
The Steelers are one of the better home teams in the NFL, but the club’s struggles and predictability on defense will cost them in this week’s game against the Packers.
The betting pick is that the Green Bay Packers will beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 NFL action.
Expect Green Bay to play a clock control game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh in Week 8. If the Packers can succeed and use their running game against the Pittsburgh defense, expect a low-scoring affair.
The betting pick is that the Packers and Steelers will combine for under 45 points on Sunday.
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