The Green Bay Packers made a bold decision by leaning towards Jordan Love to move on from Aaron Rodgers, who served them for nearly two decades. The four-time MVP started his new journey with the New York Jets before suffering the blow of the potential season-ending injury. Meanwhile, the Packers had a rough start with Love.
Nevertheless, the Packers’ decision to favor Love proved successful, as the quarterback has found his best version lately and has been pushing the team towards consecutive victories. The signal-caller even stopped the Kansas City Chiefs winning streak in Week 13 and earned high praise from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Mahomes recognizes Jordan Love’s impact
Stepping onto the field for the first time against the Chiefs since a challenging 13-7 loss in his inaugural start two years prior, Jordan Love embraced the opportunity thrust upon him in the Week 13 match against the defending champion. The signal-caller transformed into a formidable force, catalyzing the Packers’ stunning 27-19 upset victory against the Chiefs.
Completing 25 of 36 passes for an impressive 267 yards, the Packers QB showcased a composed display by securing three touchdowns without a single interception. Patrick Mahomes recorded 21 of 33 passes for 210 yards, along with a touchdown for an interception. Reflecting on the loss to Love’s team, the Chiefs QB emphasized the criticality of minimizing errors against a formidable opponent and also lauded Love’s outstanding performance.
“They played a good game. Jordan played great. But at the end of the day, if you make too many mistakes against a good football team, you lose.” Patrick Mahomes spoke about Love.
Love marked a career-high of 322 yards without conceding any interceptions, propelling the Packers to a thrilling comeback victory in the match against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11. Besides that, during the Thanksgiving clash with the Detroit Lions in Week 12, the QB exhibited his prowess yet again by amassing 268 passing yards and three touchdowns to secure a 29-22 win over the Lions, via Fox Sports.
Packers’ upset victory against Chiefs
The Packers secured their third consecutive victory in Week 13 against the Chiefs, making it their fourth win in the past five weeks. Despite a spirited effort from the defending champion, the Packers’ lead was narrowed to just two points after a Noah Gray touchdown early in the fourth quarter. However, Mahomes’ squad struggled to capitalize on subsequent opportunities. The interception made by Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon with just 5:14 remaining on the clock proved to be a pivotal moment that shifted the momentum in favor of the Packers.
In the fourth quarter, Packers kicker Anders Carlson showcased his precision by making two crucial field goals. One of them was a game-changing 48-yarder, extending the Packers’ lead to 27-19 with just 1:09 left on the clock. Carlson’s timely contributions under pressure helped solidify Love’s team’s path to victory.
The Green Bay-based team now finds itself among several teams vying for the final coveted spots in the tightly contested NFC playoff race. With the team and the Minnesota Vikings at 6-6, alongside the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks at the same record, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints closely trailing at 5-7, the battle for playoff entry is getting intense.
Currently, the NFC’s top four seeds belong to the division leaders: the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Atlanta Falcons. These teams have been asserting dominance in their respective divisions as the playoff picture unfolds.
