Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love had one of his best games of the season in the win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.
Love completed 18 of 30 passes for 234 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions. The 27-year-old quarterback broke a Packers record as he became the first quarterback to win three games on Thanksgiving, passing Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre, who had two.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLove has won all three of his Thanksgiving Day starts. He is putting together an impressive season, as he's completed 67 percent of his passes for 2,794 yards, 19 touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Love is playing efficient football and has entered the MVP conversation. He likely won't win the award as Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye are having incredible seasons, but he could finish in the top five.
Head coach Matt LaFleur's playcalling has been conservative for most of the season, but he put it in Love's hands more often against the Lions, and the results speak for themselves.
If LaFleur remains aggressive with playcalling for the rest of the season, it will not only help the offense be more productive, but Love's numbers should improve.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGreen Bay has won two straight divisional matchups, but their most important game comes in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears.
After a win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday, the Bears remain in first place in the NFC North. However, if Green Bay beats Chicago, they will move into first place in the division.
The Packers will also play the Bears in Week 16. Those matchups will likely determine who wins the division.
Green Bay's offense could have some reinforcements as wide receiver Jayden Reed is nearing a return. They could also get back wide receiver Matthew Golden, which would add more weapons to the passing attack.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHaving a full array of weapons for Love could be dynamic for the remainder of the season. The Packers will lean on Love and LaFleur to call and execute consistently on the offensive side of the ball, as their defense has been one of the best units in the league.
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