Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers Prediction 8/13/2026 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Packers vs Steelers Prediction for this NFL Preseason Week 1 matchup on Thursday, August 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NFL matchup.

Pittsburgh Steelers Preview

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished last season with a 10-7-0 record and were placed 1st in the AFC North. They were 9-8-0 ATS, 10-7-0 in Over/Under and had a 6-3-0 home record and a 4-4-0 away record. The Steelers finished last season with 6-30 road loss against the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round.

Offensively, the Steelers averaged 23.4 points per game, ranking 15th in the NFL, while defensively, they allowed 22.8 points per game, which was 17th. Pittsburgh averaged 305.6 total yards per game (202.4 passing and 103.3 rushing), while allowing 356.9 total yards per game (113.1 rushing and 243.9 passing).

Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers with 3,322 passing yards with 65.7% completed passes and 24 touchdowns. Jaylen Warren led the team in rushing yards with 958. Kenneth Gainwell had a team-high 73 receptions, while D.K. Metcalf led the team with 850 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Defensively, Payton Wilson had a team-high 126 total tackles (74 of them solo), while Alex Highsmith led the team in sacks, with 9.5, while Brandin Echols, T.J. Watt, and Kyle Dugger each had a team-high two interceptions.

Green Bay Packers Preview

The Green Bay Packers finished last season with a 9-7-1 record and were placed 2nd in the NFC North. They were 6-10-1 ATS, 8-8-1 in Over/Under and had a 5-3 home record and a 4-4-1 away record.

Offensively, the Packers averaged 23.0 points per game, ranking 16th in the NFL, while defensively, they allowed 21.2 points per game, which was 11th. Green Bay averaged 332.6 total yards per game (212.8 passing and 119.8 rushing), while allowing 311.8 total yards per game (117.7 rushing and 194.1 passing).

Jordan Love led the Packers with 3,381 passing yards with 66.3% completed passes and 23 touchdowns. Josh Jacobs led the team in rushing yards with 929, while Romeo Doubs had a team-high 57 receptions for 724 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. Defensively, Quay Walker had a team-high 128 total tackles (58 of them solo), while Micah Parsons led the team in sacks, with 12.5, while Evan Williams led the team with three interceptions.

Packers vs Steelers Prediction

Both teams are tied 3-3 in their last 6 meetings but the Steelers have won two of their last three meetings in Pittsburgh. Over is 6-1 in their 7 meetings.

In this Packers vs Steelers Prediction, the Packers are coming as -1.5 road favorites. The Packers lost several key contributors in the secondary while making a change at defensive coordinator to tighten up the back end. They locked down wide receiver Romeo Doubs and added fresh defensive leadership to play more aggressively up front. The Steelers moved on from several veteran pieces on both sides of the ball while reshaping their offensive skill positions. They brought in veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Michael Pittman Jr. as they are looking for a deep push into the postseason. The Steelers squad is looking better and were solid at home last season, while facing a Packers team that was just 6-10 ATS to the season. Take the Steelers on the moneyline in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers ML