Jordan Love has the Packers sitting at 5-3, and the way he’s gotten Green Bay there deserves a lot more attention than it’s getting.
The quarterback has kept the offense moving even with plenty working against him. Through the first stretch of the 2026 season, Love has thrown for 2,246 yards with 16 touchdowns and only six interceptions. If the completion percentage draws criticism, that doesn’t tell the full story, because Green Bay has been dealing with a steady stream of drops.
The problems haven’t stopped there. The Packers have also lost receiver Jayden Reed, and the offensive line has offered little stability.
The group expected to open Week 1 has already changed shape multiple times because injuries have piled up. Even with all of that, Love has done enough to stay in the MVP conversation and keep Green Bay in playoff position.
Jonathan Gannon’s defense has also improved and deserves credit, but the biggest reason the Packers are still afloat has been the quarterback quietly handling a messy situation. Love has been doing it behind a leaky offensive line and with a run game that has given the team nothing close to consistency.
That ground game has been the league’s worst, and even a matchup with a Carolina defensive front that has been repeatedly beaten in the 2026 season didn’t change that.
Packers fans have also noticed how much more attention Caleb Williams has gotten during Chicago’s winning streak, even though the road has been easier. That has only added to the sense that Love’s work is being overlooked.
His numbers stand on their own, but they look even better when you factor in the lack of a real rushing attack and the constant pressure he’s facing. Whether the MVP race starts to reflect that remains to be seen, and it will also be worth watching whether Green Bay can give him more help before this year’s trade deadline.
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