In what began as a homecoming of sorts for Aaron Rodgers, the night took an unexpected turn during the second half. The Green Bay Packers, led by Jordan Love, handed Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers a 35-25 defeat. It was a game loaded with legacy and transition— and Rodgers’ comments afterward carried both respect and a hint of something more.
(Watch) Aaron Rodgers’ post-game comment to Jordan Love about jersey exchange
Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) shake hands after the game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) shake hands after the game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
As the final seconds ticked away, Love completed 29 of 37 passes for 360 yards and three touchdowns, tying a franchise record (20 consecutive completions) and leaving little doubt about who controlled the narrative.
Rodgers, addressing the media after the game, offered what many considered a surprising level of praise. “He played great, played fantastic,” Rodgers said of Love.
“He’s had a really nice season. He’s been so efficient with the football. He’s opportunistic… I felt like he was very patient tonight.”
That comment alone stirred intrigue: the veteran acknowledging what the rising star represents. When pressed about the emotional weight of facing his old franchise, Rodgers noted the stadium roared “Go Pack Go!” and admitted the noise forced Pittsburgh into a silent-count for the first time in recent memory for a home game.
Despite the outward respect, the subtext was unmistakable. Rodgers looked more like the mirror than the legacy figure last night — watching as his successor etched his name in franchise history. And while his words carried graciousness, they also conveyed a quiet acceptance of a shifting guard.
After the game, microphones caught what Rodgers said to Love about a jersey swap:
.@jordan3love and @AaronRodgers12 will always be brothers for life 🤞@insidetheNFL Week 8 Mic’d Up on X pic.twitter.com/bO5qPee473
— NFL (@NFL) October 27, 2025
“Good game, brother,” Rodgers told Love.
“Good game, baby,” Love responded.
Love added: “Good luck the rest of the season.
Rodgers replied: “You too, brother.”
Love then asked if he could have the jersey that Rodgers wore for the game on Sunday evening.
“I’m gonna send it over,” Rodgers replied.
Of course, this left fans pondering why the two quarterbacks didn’t just do the jersey exchange in that moment. Some speculated that Rodgers needed to have the jersey on for post-game interviews. Other wondered if he had something on underneath that Rodgers didn’t want fans to see.
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