Packers Focus on Steelers, Not Former QB Rodgers Ahead Sunday

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is downplaying the narrative that Sunday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is primarily about facing Aaron Rodgers, who spent 18 seasons with Green Bay before joining Pittsburgh this year. LaFleur emphasizes that the matchup is about the Packers versus the Steelers as a whole, not just Rodgers, and maintains respect for Rodgers as a Hall of Famer with whom he shared many great moments. The Packers enter the game with a 4-1-1 record but acknowledge areas needing improvement, particularly penalties and overall performance consistency. This will be the first time Rodgers faces Green Bay since being traded to the New York Jets and then signing with the Steelers, and it also marks his first game against Jordan Love, who succeeded him as the Packers' quarterback. Despite the media focus on Rodgers, LaFleur notes that many Packers players have limited direct experience playing with him, and the team is concentrating on its game plan rather than personal storylines. Overall, the Packers are preparing to face a strong Steelers team and aim to focus on executing their blueprint for victory.