The Packers are releasing TE Ben Sims on Saturday, likely to open a roster spot for the activation of WR Christian Watson.

The long-awaited matchup between the Packers and their ex-quarterback Aaron Rodgers awaits this Sunday night. While the Packers are looking ahead to Pittsburgh, who is this Packers team?

Aaron Rodgers will host his longtime former team when the Green Bay Packers (4-1-1) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) on 'Sunday Night Football' in NFL Week 8. Rodgers and the Steelers should be extra motivated to get back into the win column following a 33-31 loss to Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Pittsburgh's pass rush is legit, but if Green Bay can hold up, Jordan Love will have plenty of opportunities to torch the Steelers secondary.

In order for the Green Bay Packers to activate Christian Watson from injured reserve in time for Sunday night’s game at the Pittsburgh Steeler

The game began with Wisconsin native and St. Norbert college alum Larry Krause taking the opening kickoff 100 yards for a Green Bay touchdown. Just after halftime, Bradshaw had his lone highlight, connecting with Dave Smith for an 87-yard TD to give the Steelers a brief 9-6 lead.

The Packers are releasing tight end Ben Sims, paving the way for Christian Watson to return from the PUP list this week.

SCOUTING THE PACKERS Last meeting Steelers beat Packers, 23-19, on Nov. 12, 2003, in Pittsburgh Key matchup Steelers front seven vs. Packers RB Josh Jacobs While Micah Parsons gets all the attention as a come-from-anywhere Green Bay pass rusher who must be accounted for,

Former Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers, will be at Packers vs. Steelers on Sunday night.