Packers QB Jordan Love makes his playoff debut at the Cowboys, who have a 16-game home win streak
11 months, 1 week ago

Packers QB Jordan Love makes his playoff debut at the Cowboys, who have a 16-game home win streak

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at DALLAS Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST, Fox BETTING LINE: Cowboys by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY INJURIES: Packers WR Christian Watson has missed five straight games.. RB AJ Dillon and LB Isaiah McDuffie also didn’t play in the regular-season finale.. WR Romeo Doubs left the Bears game and was taken to the hospital, though he was released later that night.. Cowboys CB Stephon Gilmore expects to play after getting knocked out of the Washington game with a shoulder injury.. LG Tyler Smith sat against the Commanders with a plantar fascia injury but is hopeful he will play.. RG Zack Martin is expected to return after being a late scratch in Washington with an illness. Packers WR Christian Watson had three touchdowns and Lamb scored twice when the Packers rallied from a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Cowboys in overtime last season. This is the first home playoff game since Dallas started its AT&T Stadium streak.. McCarthy has a chance to become the first coach to win a playoff game against a team he led to a Super Bowl title.. Dallas’ Dak Prescott had an NFL-leading 36 touchdown passes this season. An eighth would put him one behind New Orleans’ Michael Thomas for the most games with at least 10 catches in a season, playoffs included.. CB DaRon Bland had an NFL-leading nine interceptions.

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QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again
1 month ago

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers lingered with him throughout the offseason. Love can gain some measure of revenge Sunday when these two teams face off for the first time since the Packers squandered a fourth-quarter lead and fell 24-21 to the 49ers …

Interceptions causing issues for Packers’ Jordan Love in his second season as a starter
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Interceptions causing issues for Packers’ Jordan Love in his second season as a starter

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love’s ability to produce big plays while avoiding turnovers earned him a $220 million contract extension after leading the Green Bay Packers on a surprising playoff push in his first season as a starter. “Definitely something I’m going to make a big focus on going forward, just finding ways to take care of the ball …

NFL quarterback gives team huge boost ahead of blockbuster Sunday game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NFL quarterback gives team huge boost ahead of blockbuster Sunday game

Daily Mail  

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love may not have to sit out of another game with injury after all, as he stated Wednesday he sees a 'realistic' chance to play this weekend against the Lions. Love suffered a groin injury during the third quarter of last week's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and did not play a snap in Florida …

Love's Comeback Performance Leaves Packers with Hope for a Title Contender
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Love's Comeback Performance Leaves Packers with Hope for a Title Contender

Associated Press  

Jordan Love shines for the Packers, leading them back from a 28-point deficit against the Minnesota Vikings in his return. Despite multiple interceptions, he sets career highs in completions, yards passing, touchdowns, and interceptions. While the Packers ultimately fall short, Love shows flashes of brilliance and confidence in the final quarter. The team faces early adversity, but Love's ability to …

Packers must figure out how to win without Jordan Love for now while they await his return
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Packers must figure out how to win without Jordan Love for now while they await his return

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers wasted a golden opportunity to start their season on a winning note with Jordan Love running their offense. The Packers entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations largely because of the emergence of Love, who led the NFL’s youngest team to a surprising playoff berth last season as a first-year starter. So, ultimately, we’ve all got …

QB Jordan Love eager to show he’s worth the Packers’ investment in him after signing big contract
4 months, 3 weeks ago

QB Jordan Love eager to show he’s worth the Packers’ investment in him after signing big contract

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love wants to reward the Green Bay Packers for betting big on him once again. Love’s new four-year, $220 million contract extension enables him to match Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence for the top annual pay of any NFL quarterback. The Packers announced Love’s new deal Saturday without disclosing the terms, which include …

Why Jordan Love and Co. can take Packers offense to explosive new heights
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Jordan Love and Co. can take Packers offense to explosive new heights

New York Times  

The Packers had the youngest group of pass catchers in the league with quarterback Jordan Love entering his first season as a starter in 2023. He had a high success rate in nearly every route in Matt Harmon’s “Reception Perception.” “Overall, there is just so much to like from Dontayvion Wicks’ rookie season Reception Perception profile,” Harmon wrote. Last season, …

Jordan Love’s strong 1st season as Packers QB ends with disappointing playoff loss
11 months ago

Jordan Love’s strong 1st season as Packers QB ends with disappointing playoff loss

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — For all that went well in Jordan Love’s first season as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, the end proved disappointing. It’ll sting for a while but we’ll be able to look back on it and see some good things we did.” Love accomplished plenty in his first season in place of Aaron Rodgers. …

Packers QB Jordan Love offers different challenge for the 49ers from past playoffs
11 months ago

Packers QB Jordan Love offers different challenge for the 49ers from past playoffs

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers had plenty of success going up against the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs when Aaron Rodgers was running the show. There’s going to be little details here and there, whether it’s hanging in the pocket, some decisions, but I’ll tell you what, the guy made some massive plays in that game …

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup
11 months ago

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at SAN FRANCISCO Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: 49ers by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY INJURIES: Packers RB AJ Dillon has missed Green Bay’s past two games.. Packers OLB Kingsley Enagbare got knocked out of the Cowboys game with a knee injury.. Green Bay CB Jaire Alexander left last week’s game with an ankle …

Jordan Love and the Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32
11 months, 1 week ago

Jordan Love and the Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Jones grew up idolizing Emmitt Smith and the Dallas Cowboys. Jones ran for three touchdowns, Jordan Love threw for three more in his postseason debut, Darnell Savage returned an interception 64 yards for a score and the Packers handed the Cowboys their first home loss since the 2022 opener in a 48-32 wild-card stunner Sunday. “This …

How the Packers dismantled the Cowboys in shocking playoff upset
11 months, 1 week ago

How the Packers dismantled the Cowboys in shocking playoff upset

New York Times  

— The only thing Jordan Love struggled to do on Sunday was hold back a smile at his postgame press conference. That’s really all I can say.” “Man, Jordan Love, wow,” head coach Matt LaFleur said. “But I’m glad we stuck with it.” How many times have we heard LaFleur lament abandoning the run and not feeding Jones enough over …

Cowboys ride 16-game home win streak into playoffs as Packers’ Jordan Love makes postseason debut
11 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys ride 16-game home win streak into playoffs as Packers’ Jordan Love makes postseason debut

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t have asked for things to go any better than they did the last two weeks of the regular season. The NFC East champs will see the playoff debut of Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love, future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers’ successor, when the Packers visit in a wild-card game Sunday. …

Love’s emergence gives Packers reason to feel optimistic about their long-term QB situation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Love’s emergence gives Packers reason to feel optimistic about their long-term QB situation

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — As the Green Bay Packers try to play their way into the postseason, they already have an answer to the question that has surrounded this franchise since the trade of Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay entered this season with the NFL’s youngest team after trading Rodgers to the New York Jets to hand the offense to Love, …

Packers take control of playoff spot on Love’s 4-touchdown night in 33-10 cruise past Vikings
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers take control of playoff spot on Love’s 4-touchdown night in 33-10 cruise past Vikings

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Love and Aaron Jones put on party hats and popped a sparkling drink in the apex of an all-night celebration for the Green Bay Packers — at Minnesota’s expense. Jones rushed for 120 yards and Jayden Reed had two touchdown catches for the Packers, who can get the NFC’s last wild-card spot by beating Chicago at home …

Can Jordan Love will the Packers to the playoffs? He might have to
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Can Jordan Love will the Packers to the playoffs? He might have to

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love’s first year as the Green Bay Packers’ full-time starting quarterback was always going to be littered with Aaron Rodgers comparisons. While Love and the offense didn’t pull enough of their weight in losses to the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, their phase was hardly the biggest reason Green Bay lost both games. …

Jordan Love, Packers survive rally by Panthers, win 33-30 to keep playoff hopes alive
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Jordan Love, Packers survive rally by Panthers, win 33-30 to keep playoff hopes alive

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s still early, but Jordan Love is beginning to show the poise and big-play capability that seem to be prerequisites for a Green Bay Packers quarterback. Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and the Packers survived a fourth-quarter …

The Jordan Love-Aaron Rodgers parallels are striking. One difference begs a $160M question
1 year ago

The Jordan Love-Aaron Rodgers parallels are striking. One difference begs a $160M question

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Thursday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. “It’s gonna be a very important 10 games.” GO DEEPER Packers must improve around Jordan Love for best assessment of their quarterback In seven starts since the 2-5 start, Love ranks third in EPA per pass play behind MVP candidates Brock Purdy and Dak …

Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading Lions
1 year ago

Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jordan Love dropped back and threw deep on his first snap, taking advantage of what the Green Bay Packers thought the Detroit Lions defense would give them. Love set the tone with a 53-yard pass to Christian Watson on the game’s first play and finished with a career-high-tying three touchdowns, leading Green Bay to a 29-22 win over …

Jordan Love’s late TD pass lifts Packers to 23-20 victory over Chargers
1 year, 1 month ago

Jordan Love’s late TD pass lifts Packers to 23-20 victory over Chargers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — With Green Bay down to one healthy running back, Jordan Love realized the Packers’ hopes likely rested on his right arm. I say you’ve got to find a way to get it done.” Chargers coach Brandon Staley bristled when asked again after the game whether he’s considered giving up the defensive play-calling responsibilities. Packers running backs …

Packers GM says team’s overall struggles on offense make it difficult to measure Love’s progress
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers GM says team’s overall struggles on offense make it difficult to measure Love’s progress

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the overall struggles of the offense make it tougher to evaluate the progress of Jordan Love in the quarterback’s first season as a starter. “At the same time, it’s on us to get that right so we can move forward and evaluate the guys we have in that …

Packers have their first home game in a month as Vikings visit Lambeau Field
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers have their first home game in a month as Vikings visit Lambeau Field

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA at GREEN BAY Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Vikings by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 3-3-1; Packers 3-3 SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 65-57-3 LAST MEETING: Packers beat Vikings 41-17 on Jan. 1 at Lambeau Field. VIKINGS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING VIKINGS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, …

Matt LaFleur says he still believes in Jordan Love as the Packers continue to slump
1 year, 1 month ago

Matt LaFleur says he still believes in Jordan Love as the Packers continue to slump

Associated Press  

Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he still believes in quarterback Jordan Love even as Green Bay’s offense continues to struggle at the start of games. The Packers’ longest gain Sunday came on their final drive when AJ Dillon caught a pass around the line of scrimmage and turned it into a 29-yard pickup.. On defense, the Packers have forced just …

Packers’ week off gives QB Jordan Love time to try to regain his early season form
1 year, 2 months ago

Packers’ week off gives QB Jordan Love time to try to regain his early season form

Associated Press  

Nobody knew quite what to expect from Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love this year because he had started only one game while backing up Aaron Rodgers the past three seasons. “I’ve got to be better,” Love said on multiple occasions after throwing three interceptions Monday night in a 17-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. “We’ve just got to …

Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love celebrated his first career start at Lambeau Field by producing the type of comeback his four-time MVP predecessor orchestrated so often. Love rallied Green Bay from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit after New Orleans lost quarterback Derek Carr to a shoulder injury, and the Packers stunned New Orleans 18-17 on Sunday. “It’s always about how …

Packers facing uncertain situation at receiver as Jordan Love begins his 1st season as starting QB
1 year, 3 months ago

Packers facing uncertain situation at receiver as Jordan Love begins his 1st season as starting QB

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The opening week of Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s first season as a starter just got a bit more challenging. Green Bay had a 25-5 record against the Bears in Rodgers’ starts, and one of those losses came after an injury on the Packers’ opening series knocked him out of the game. “There’s not too …

Is Jordan Love the future? Packers CEO says it may take ‘at least half a season’ to find out
1 year, 4 months ago

Is Jordan Love the future? Packers CEO says it may take ‘at least half a season’ to find out

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy says it will probably take “at least half a season” for the team to know what it has in new starting quarterback Jordan Love. “Comparing it a little bit to Aaron’s first year as a starter, yeah, I’d say at least half a season to know,” Murphy said Monday after …

Packers QB Jordan Love doesn’t mind pressure that comes from replacing Aaron Rodgers
1 year, 7 months ago

Packers QB Jordan Love doesn’t mind pressure that comes from replacing Aaron Rodgers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love acknowledges the burden that comes along with replacing a four-time MVP. “You’re an NFL quarterback,” Love said Wednesday while talking to reporters for the first time since the Packers traded Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. “I’ll admit, I think the hardest time was when he re-signed the contract …

Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love? Packers have QB decision to make with season all but lost
2 years ago

Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love? Packers have QB decision to make with season all but lost

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Rodgers took a hit to the ribs in the second quarter of the Packers’ 40-33 loss Sunday night against the Eagles, and the subsequent landing compounded the injury. In Rodgers’ place, the 24-year-old Love completed 6 of 9 passes — one incompletion was an Aaron Jones drop — for 113 yards and a touchdown, a 63-yard connection …

Rodgers’ latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers
2 years, 11 months ago

Rodgers’ latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers understands time is running out on his hopes of winning a second Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers owns an 0-3 playoff record against the San Francisco 49ers, though he’s beaten them in the regular season each of the last two years. “It creates an atmosphere in the locker room of a sense of urgency …

Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC’s No. 1 seed
2 years, 11 months ago

Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC’s No. 1 seed

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers once again have made sure they won’t have to leave Lambeau Field for the conference playoffs. The Packers have won 13 straight regular-season home games but lost 31-26 at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in last season’s NFC championship game. “Last year we didn’t get that good Green …

Rodgers, Packers eye top seed; Bears try to reach playoffs
3 years, 11 months ago

Rodgers, Packers eye top seed; Bears try to reach playoffs

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are rolling with five straight wins and their second straight NFC North championship. “I’ve been really pleased with just the urgency, the effort, the communication, the energy around our building for the last month and a half.” The Packers, who pounded Tennessee last week, began their win streak by dominating the …

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