The Green Bay Packers, helped by key players returning from injury, took the field last Sunday with momentum on their side after a dominant win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Quarterback Jordan Love, recovering from an injury sustained in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles, has been in fine form since his return, helping the Packers re-establish themselves as one of the NFC’s top teams.
Love continued his strong play last Sunday, quickly dismantling the Arizona Cardinals’ defense.
By the time the fourth quarter began, Love had already thrown four touchdown passes, propelling the Packers to a commanding lead over Arizona.
Notably, his impressive start further solidified his place in Packers history – at least on the stat page.
In fact, Love’s performance put him in elite company. “Jordan Love’s four TD passes today mark the first time a #Packers QB has thrown four touchdowns in back-to-back home games since Brett Favre in 1995. What a stud,” FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reported on X.
The achievement is one even Aaron Rodgers, the Packers’ longtime superstar, never reached during his storied tenure in Green Bay.
This latest home victory came on the heels of a hard-fought clash against the rival Minnesota Vikings two weeks ago, where the Packers nearly mounted a comeback after trailing significantly early on.
Love’s talent was on full display in that game as well, and he has continued to prove himself as a pivotal piece in Green Bay’s future.
Now sitting with a 4-2 record, the Packers appear to have shaken off concerns after earlier losses to the Eagles and Vikings, showing resilience and a renewed drive to build on last year’s playoff success.
Having said that, Green Bay has the misfortune of playing in the brutal NFC North which seems to grow stronger and stronger by the week.
Regardless, Love’s leadership on the field has been a key factor in their resurgence as they continue their march towards the playoffs and perhaps beyond.
Next up for Love and the Packers will be the feisty Houston Texans. With the NFC North being so strong, there is little room for error for any of the four teams. Every loss counts.
What are your thoughts on Love as a quarterback?
While he certainly has an extremely long way to go to catch up to the legacy of Favre and Rodgers, do you think there’s a chance that Love ends up becoming the best of the three???