Top Story Spotlight PACKERS Packers' Tucker Kraft relishes career performance against Pittsburgh Paul Bretl For the State Journal Oct 28, 2025 Oct 28, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2026 × Senior McCoy Smith makes the game-winning carry for the Warriors in overtime to advance to the second round of the WIAA football playoffs. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was a catalyst for the team’s high-powered passing game in a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.kAmq24< :? (66< a 282:?DE (2D9:?8E@?[ zC27E AFE E@86E96C H92E H2D E96? 2 42C66C A6C7@C>2?46[ E@E2=:?8 `ac J2C5D @? D:I C646AE:@?D H:E9 2 E@F495@H?]k^AmkAm~? $F?52J ?:89E :? !:EED3FC89[ ;FDE cd 52JD 27E6C E92E 82>6 282:?DE (2D9:?8E@?[ zC27E @FE5:5 9:>D6=7[ 2?5 @? }2E:@?2= %:89E t?5’D s2J[ ?@ =6DD]k^Am kAmw6 92F=65 :? 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Instant analysis from the Packers' win over Pittsburgh Steelers Who was the Packers' MVP? Their least valuable player? We break down the win over Pittsburgh.
Jordan Love gets last laugh in matchup of Packers' current, former quarterbacks Facing his former teammate and mentor in front of a national audience, Love made the most of a golden opportunity to add to his growing legacy.
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