SNF bets: Rodgers squares off against former team
A classic matchup between the Packers and Steelers closes Week 8's Sunday lineup. Aaron Rodgers welcomes his former team to Pittsburgh, where he'll be a 2.5-point underdog to Jordan Love and Co.
We have our pick against the spread, player props, and touchdown scorer bets to get you set for Sunday Night Football.
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π Pick: Packers (-2.5)
The Packers were underwhelming in their last four games, failing to cover as favorites each time and going 2-1-1 over that span. However, they're a far superior team to the Steelers, and 2.5 points isn't a lot to cover, even in a difficult road environment.
The Steelers' defense also has major concerns. While it's full of veterans, it showed last week that it lacks the speed to keep up with opposing offenses. Pittsburgh allowed Joe Flacco to throw for 342 yards, giving up 161 yards to Ja'Marr Chase and 96 to Tee Higgins. Green Bay doesn't have the same explosive receivers as the Bengals, but Love still has plenty of weapons at his disposal to overwhelm Pittsburgh.
Here's something even more concerning: Although Chase Brown has struggled to find any room to run this season, he rushed all over the Steelers last week. Packers running back Josh Jacobs has scored two touchdowns in three straight games, and he should continue his dominance against Pittsburgh.
On the other side of the field, Micah Parsons had his coming-out party last week, with the Defensive Player of the Year favorite posting three sacks. Rodgers will have his hands full trying to stay upright against the Packers' pass rush.
π Bet: Over 32.5 passing attempts
Rodgers has attempted 33 or more passes only twice this season, and both came in losses for the Steelers. I expect the Packers to be up in this contest and eventually win, forcing Pittsburgh to play catch-up and call more passing plays than it typically does.
π Bet: Under 31.5 passing attempts
Love has surpassed this total only once in 2025, and it came in the 40-40 shootout against the Cowboys. The Packers don't need him to drop back 30 or more times since Jacobs is so efficient on the ground. Green Bay can also move the ball effectively through the air with chunk-yardage plays.
π Bet: Over 4.5 receptions
Green Bay started the year by spreading the ball around to several different receivers, but Love's passing tree has shrunk with Jayden Reed sidelined and Dontayvion Wicks struggling to produce. Romeo Doubs has been a beneficiary, hauling in five or more passes in three straight games. He should continue to find success against the Steelers' secondary.
NFL news editor Brenden Deeg will provide touchdown scorer props all season long.
π Bet: Anytime TD (+150)
Kraft has been a money printing machine for us, as we've hit on him in back-to-back weeks and three total this season. Let's go right back to him on Sunday Night Football. He's coming off a 10-target game and will face a Steelers defense that's allowed the fourth-most touchdowns to opposing tight ends in 2025.
π Bet: Anytime TD (+325)
After missing the last few contests due to injury, Austin has been a full participant in practice this week and is set to return to the lineup. He's been Rodgers' second-favorite wideout when on the field and has scored two touchdowns in four contests. Considering Austin's production, these are great odds for the speedy receiver.
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