Jordan Love’s MVP Surge Is Turning Doubters Into Believers - Finally
Jordan Love isn’t just silencing critics - he’s stacking wins, leading game-winning drives, and flat-out playing like one of the best quarterbacks in football. At 9-3-1, the Packers are firmly in the playoff mix, and Love is right in the thick of the MVP conversation. But for some, it’s taken a while - maybe too long - to accept what’s happening in Green Bay.
Take Colin Cowherd, for example. Early on, Cowherd labeled Love a “game manager” and claimed there was “no special there” - and that was after Love’s first preseason appearance as the Packers’ starter.
But fast forward to now, and Cowherd’s tune has completely changed. Not only has he walked back those early takes, he’s gone full 180 and is now one of Love’s most vocal supporters.
“Jordan Love is now finally making a surge toward the MVP odds,” Cowherd said on The Herd. “There’s only one quarterback in the NFL, it feels like, who’s been great for several years and nobody will crown him: Jordan Love of the Packers.”
That’s a bold shift - but it’s also telling. Love isn’t just winning over fans; he’s forcing national voices to reevaluate.
And not just Cowherd. Former head coach Rex Ryan recently said he’s “got no love for Jordan Love,” predicting turnovers in crunch time.
But the reality? Love hasn’t been the one coughing up the ball in big moments.
In fact, just last week, while another young quarterback threw a costly late-game interception, Love was busy orchestrating yet another game-winning drive.
The “turnover” criticism doesn’t hold up under the microscope either. Yes, early in his career, Love had some growing pains - like most young quarterbacks.
But he’s cleaned it up in a big way. Over his last 20 games, he’s thrown just four interceptions.
That’s not just good - that’s elite ball security. For context, Patrick Mahomes has had five seasons with 11 or more interceptions, including both of his MVP campaigns.
Yet, somehow, Love still doesn’t get consistent national recognition. There’s always a caveat.
He’s “lucky” on deep balls. It’s Matt LaFleur’s system.
It’s the defense. But Packers fans know better.
They’ve seen the growth, the poise, the command of the offense. And now, with Love leading a playoff push and playing at a near-MVP level, the rest of the league is starting to catch on.
It’s been a long road since Love was drafted in the shadow of Aaron Rodgers. The expectations were sky-high, and the skepticism was even higher.
But now, in his third season, Love is showing exactly why Green Bay made that pick. He’s not just managing games - he’s taking over them.
And if he keeps this up, the MVP conversation won’t just include Jordan Love - it might revolve around him.