Green Bay Packers fans have had Week 8 of the 2025 NFL campaign circled on their calendars since the schedule release in May. However, the team's head coach, Matt LaFleur, doesn't sound nearly as eager about a date with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Of course, much of that anticipation surrounding Green Bay's upcoming showdown with the Steelers centers around quarterback Aaron Rodgers' inaugural matchup with the Packers. The four-time MVP faces the franchise he spent the first 18 years of his legendary career with and led to a Super Bowl.
Oh, and this is a Sunday Night Football meeting, further spotlighting the evocative storyline that LaFleur is ostensibly trying to nip in the bud.