The Denver Broncos have been a juggernaut defensively all season, riding a 10-game win streak into Week 15 with an 11-2 record. But this Sunday, they’ll face one of their toughest tests yet: a surging Green Bay Packers offense that’s quietly become one of the most efficient units in the league.
Green Bay, sitting at 9-3-1, has found its rhythm at just the right time - and at the center of it all is quarterback Jordan Love. He’s not just managing games; he’s dissecting defenses with poise, precision, and a deep understanding of where the ball needs to go. There’s no singular go-to guy in this Packers offense, and that’s exactly what makes them so difficult to defend.
“(Love) is doing a really good job of getting the ball to the open guy,” Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said this week. “It’s not one guy he’s forcing the ball to… It’s organic.
It’s per read. It’s per concept.
So you’ve got to play honest.”
That’s high praise coming from one of the sharpest defensive minds in the league - and it’s well-earned. Love is operating Green Bay’s offense with surgical efficiency.
He’s completed 67.1% of his passes this season for 3,028 yards, 22 touchdowns, and just four interceptions. Those numbers aren’t just good - they’re MVP-caliber, and yes, Love’s name is now firmly in that conversation.
What makes this Packers offense so dangerous isn’t just the quarterback’s accuracy or decision-making - it’s the depth of weapons at his disposal. Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Matthew Golden, and Bo Melton have all stepped up throughout the season.
There’s no Davante Adams-like alpha in this group, but that’s part of the brilliance. Defenses can’t key in on one guy, because Love will simply go elsewhere.
He’s reading the field, trusting the system, and making the right throw - time and time again.
Losing tight end Tucker Kraft to injury was a blow - he was emerging as one of the league’s most promising young playmakers at the position. But even there, Green Bay has found a way to stay productive, with Luke Musgrave stepping up to make timely catches and keep the offense rolling.
Now comes the real test. Denver’s defense is as legit as it gets, and it starts with All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II.
The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has the ability to erase a receiver from the game plan, and he’ll likely be tasked with locking down one of Green Bay’s top pass-catchers. But again, the Packers’ strength lies in their balance.
If Surtain takes away one option, Love has four or five more.
This matchup is going to be a chess game. Denver’s defense thrives on forcing quarterbacks into mistakes - disguising coverages, bringing timely pressure, and clamping down in the red zone.
But Love has been remarkably careful with the football, throwing just four interceptions all year. He’s not just avoiding turnovers; he’s actively winning games with his arm and his mind.
If Green Bay is going to pull off a statement win on the road, it’ll come down to how well Love can continue to spread the ball around and stay one step ahead of a defense that rarely gives you anything easy. This isn’t just a test of talent - it’s a test of discipline, execution, and trust in the system.
For the Broncos, this is another chance to prove their defense can slow down even the hottest offenses. For the Packers, it’s an opportunity to show the rest of the league that their quarterback is more than just a breakout story - he’s a legitimate star leading a team with serious postseason aspirations.
Sunday’s showdown has all the makings of a playoff preview - and it starts with Jordan Love facing the biggest challenge of his season.