Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-0
33
FINAL
45
Green Bay
Packers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 45-33, improving their record to 4-1. The victory was crucial for the Packers as they look to solidify their position in the playoff race. Jordan Love showcased his elite talent, leading his team to a commanding performance against a formidable opponent.
Jordan Love was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 466 yards and five touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Steelers' secondary. His favorite target, Christian Watson, had a sensational game with 193 receiving yards, making several key catches that helped propel the Packers' offense. Josh Jacobs contributed on the ground with 30 rushing yards, but it was Love's aerial assault that truly defined this contest.
On the defensive side, the Steelers struggled to contain the Packers' offensive firepower, despite a solid individual performance from Joey Porter, who tallied four total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Love connected with Watson for a 70-yard touchdown, shifting momentum decisively in Green Bay's favor. While the Steelers' Nick Herbig recorded 2.5 sacks and Jamel Dean snagged an interception, it wasn’t enough to slow down the Packers' relentless attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 28 | 19 | 466 | 5 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 28 | 14 | 342 | 3 | 1 | 115.4 |
| Tommy Mellott | WR | 1 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 193 | 32.2 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 6 | 179 | 29.8 | 3 | 84 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 6 | 167 | 27.8 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 6 | 156 | 26.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayin Lee | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Bartholomew | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxton Eck | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 59 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

