Jordan Love Is For Real - Whether Bears Fans Want to Admit It or Not
Bears fans love a good celebration-especially when it comes at the expense of a division rival. But as Chicago gears up for the first of two late-season showdowns against the Green Bay Packers, there’s one truth that’s getting harder and harder to deny: Jordan Love is not just “good.” He’s becoming one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
And that’s a tough pill to swallow in Chicago.
You can feel the tension building ahead of Sunday’s matchup at Lambeau Field. The Bears are clinging to hope, while the Packers are riding a wave of momentum-and at the center of it all is Love, who’s quietly putting together a season that deserves MVP consideration.
He’s currently fourth in MVP odds, and it’s not just hype. The numbers and the tape back it up.
Even Ben Johnson, who’s never one to toss around praise lightly, couldn’t ignore what Love is doing.
“It’s going to be a big challenge because their offense, they can put points up in bunches,” Johnson said. “Between the quarterback playing at such a high level - extremely accurate.
He’s willing to look down the barrel and take one in the chin while delivering an accurate ball. We saw that last week with the game on the line, that fourth down.
I thought was one of the better throws I’ve seen all year long from him.”
That’s not just coachspeak. That’s a coach recognizing elite quarterback play when he sees it.
Love’s Rise Isn’t a Fluke - It’s a Statement
Let’s put this into perspective. Through the first 40 games of his career, Jordan Love has recorded 16 multi-touchdown passing games.
The only quarterback with more in that span? Patrick Mahomes, with 19.
That’s not just impressive-that’s historic company.
Love was just named NFC Offensive Player of the Week. He’s been one of the most efficient and highest-graded quarterbacks in the league this season. And yet, somehow, he’s still flying under the radar in some circles-especially in Chicago, where fans are holding out hope that he’s not quite as good as the numbers suggest.
But the film doesn’t lie.
Love has shown poise, accuracy, and toughness. He’s making throws under pressure, threading needles in tight windows, and executing in clutch moments.
That fourth-down throw Johnson referenced? That was the kind of play that separates average quarterbacks from great ones.
Love stood tall in the pocket, took a hit, and delivered a strike when it mattered most.
That’s what franchise quarterbacks do.
The Stakes Are High - And So Is the Pressure
This Sunday’s game isn’t just about bragging rights. The NFC North is still very much up for grabs, and while the Bears currently sit a half-game ahead of the Packers, Green Bay enters the matchup as 6.5-point favorites. That’s a telling number.
If Love wasn’t playing well, Vegas wouldn’t be giving the Packers that kind of edge-especially not against a divisional opponent with the same number of wins and a shot at the top seed in the conference.
But the Packers believe in their guy. And based on what we’ve seen lately, they have every reason to.
Bears Fans Might Not Want to Hear It - But They’ll See It Soon Enough
It’s understandable why Bears fans are hesitant to buy into the Jordan Love hype. For years, they’ve watched Aaron Rodgers torment their team.
Now, here comes another Packers quarterback who looks like he might be the real deal. It’s déjà vu, and it’s frustrating.
But this isn’t about history. It’s about what’s happening right now-and right now, Jordan Love is playing like a top-tier quarterback in the NFL.
Ben Johnson sees it. The Packers see it. The rest of the league is starting to see it.
And come Sunday, if Love keeps doing what he’s been doing, Bears fans might have no choice but to see it too.