Jordan Love Is No Longer a Question Mark - He’s the Answer in Green Bay
Let’s get this out of the way: Jordan Love might not walk away with the MVP trophy this season. But the fact that he’s even in the conversation - and rightfully so - tells you everything you need to know about where he stands among NFL quarterbacks.
The debate about whether he’s “the guy” in Green Bay? That’s over.
Done. Settled.
Love isn’t just good - he’s elite. And while he doesn’t yet have the résumé of a Mahomes or an Allen, the raw talent and command he’s shown this season have pushed him into the top tier of NFL quarterbacks.
Not top-10. We’re talking top-five territory.
You don’t need to squint to see it. The film shows it.
The numbers back it up. Even the betting markets are catching on.
At BetMGM, Love sits third in MVP odds behind Matthew Stafford and rookie sensation Drake Maye. That’s not a fluke.
That’s the mark of a quarterback who’s not just helping his team win - he’s the reason they’re winning.
A Quarterback You Win Because Of
Love has shown all year that he can make every throw in the book - off-platform, on the run, under pressure, you name it. That ability has elevated the Packers from a team with potential to a team with purpose. He’s not just managing games; he’s dictating them.
Head coach Matt LaFleur sees it too. “He’s playing really good football right now,” LaFleur said this week. And with a showdown looming against one of the league’s toughest defenses - the Denver Broncos - Love’s next test could be his most telling.
Denver, led by defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, brings heat. They rank among the league’s best in sack percentage, explosive pass defense, and scoring defense. If Love can carve up this unit on the road, his MVP odds could shift from long shot to front-runner in a hurry.
Resilience That’s Written in Ink
Love’s season has been a rollercoaster - but not in the way you might think. It’s not just about the highs and lows. It’s about how he’s responded to them.
He opened the year with a bang, slicing through the Lions and Commanders with 480 yards and four touchdowns on just 52 attempts. Then came a rough outing against Cleveland’s ferocious front, a game where he looked mortal.
But what happened next? Love bounced back with a 337-yard, three-touchdown performance in a 40-40 shootout against Dallas under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football.
That’s been the pattern: when Love gets knocked down, he gets back up swinging.
After back-to-back losses to the Panthers and Eagles, the Packers could’ve spiraled. Instead, they ripped off four straight wins - and Love was the driving force.
Over that stretch, he led the league in expected points added per dropback and passer rating, per TruMedia. That’s not just good quarterback play.
That’s elite, MVP-level stuff.
Turning Mistakes Into Momentum
Take last week’s win over the Bears. Love threw a baffling interception on the opening drive - the kind that can rattle a young quarterback. But he shook it off and delivered a clutch, composed performance that helped Green Bay leapfrog Chicago for first place in the NFC North.
That came just 10 days after Love torched the Lions in Detroit, completing the season sweep of the reigning division champs - something the Packers hadn’t done since Love’s rookie season.
His teammates notice it too.
“We see his resiliency all the time,” said wide receiver Christian Watson. “We know what he’s capable of doing.”
Toyotathon, Turnovers, and Total Command
Yes, the whole “Love dominates during Toyotathon” bit has become a fun storyline. But behind the jokes is a quarterback who’s delivering when it matters most - December football, playoff positioning, and legacy-defining moments.
Through 14 weeks, Love ranks fourth in passer rating, second in EPA per dropback, fourth in on-target throw percentage, and third in touchdown-to-interception ratio. That’s a quarterback playing at an MVP level - and doing it while still pushing the ball downfield.
According to Next Gen Stats, Love is tied for sixth in average intended air yards (8.7) among QBs with at least 200 pass attempts. He’s tied with Stafford for the fewest interceptions (four) among quarterbacks in the top 10 in touchdown passes - Love sits tied for fifth with 22.
That’s the balance every coach dreams of: aggressive, but not reckless.
From Blitz Victim to Blitz Killer
Remember Love’s first career start? The one where Kansas City’s Steve Spagnuolo blitzed him into submission while Aaron Rodgers was sidelined with COVID? Fast forward to now, and Love might be the best quarterback in the league against the blitz.
This season, he ranks first in both EPA per dropback and on-target percentage, and fourth in passer rating when facing five or more rushers. That’s not just growth - that’s transformation.
The Face of the Franchise - On and Off the Field
Love’s poise isn’t just a gameday trait. It’s who he is.
Calm. Focused.
Unshakable. That demeanor has made him a natural leader in the locker room and a worthy face of the franchise.
“I definitely think he deserves a lot more credit,” said Packers defensive end Micah Parsons. “And I’m just happy I’m able to be a part of this journey with him.”
The Road Ahead
The Broncos defense is no joke. They bring pressure, they close windows fast, and they don’t give up big plays easily. If Love can navigate that storm and lead the Packers to another win, it might be the moment that vaults him from MVP candidate to MVP contender.
Love knows what’s at stake. “We’ve still got a couple weeks left here, but it’s all about finishing,” he said.
“We’re here. We’ve been here before, but we’ve got to finish it.”
If he keeps playing like this, he just might finish the season with a trophy in one hand - and the NFL’s attention in the other.