Packers Offense Finds Its Groove as Jordan Love, Christian Watson Power Late-Season Surge
It wasn’t long ago that the Green Bay Packers were floundering, their offense stuck in neutral and head coach Matt LaFleur facing mounting pressure. Two straight losses and a sputtering attack had fans questioning everything-from play-calling to quarterback Jordan Love’s long-term viability.
But in the NFL, things can change fast. Now, with the regular season winding down and playoff hopes still alive, the Packers offense is heating up at just the right time.
From Stalled to Surging
Let’s rewind to Week 9. Green Bay managed just 13 points in a loss to the Panthers, and to make matters worse, they lost tight end Tucker Kraft for the season to an ACL tear.
A week later, the offense hit another low, scoring just 7 points in a loss to the Eagles. LaFleur leaned heavily on the ground game, trying to spark something with Josh Jacobs, but the results were underwhelming.
The offense lacked rhythm, explosiveness, and answers.
But credit where it’s due-LaFleur adjusted. Fast forward to Weeks 13 and 14, and the Packers look like a completely different unit.
The playbook has opened up, Jordan Love is slinging it with confidence, and key pieces are back on the field and making plays. The result?
An offense that suddenly looks playoff-ready.
Love’s Leap
Jordan Love is playing the best football of his young career, and it’s not particularly close. Through 14 weeks, he’s thrown for 3,028 yards, 22 touchdowns, and just 4 interceptions.
But the numbers only tell part of the story. What stands out is how he’s commanding the offense-making adjustments at the line, manipulating protections, and showing poise in critical moments.
Take the Thanksgiving win in Detroit. Love threw four touchdowns, two of them on fourth down.
That kind of execution under pressure is what separates good quarterbacks from great ones. He followed it up with another strong showing against Chicago, tossing three more scores in a divisional win.
One play in particular against the Bears stood out. In the third quarter, Love read the defense pre-snap and changed Christian Watson’s route on the fly.
The result? A perfectly timed throw that Watson took 41 yards to the house.
That’s not just chemistry-it’s trust, awareness, and execution all rolled into one.
Watson’s Return Ignites the Offense
Christian Watson’s return to full health has been a game-changer. After recovering from a torn ACL suffered late last season, Watson is finally looking like the WR1 Green Bay hoped he could be. His combination of size and speed gives the Packers a true vertical threat, and it’s no coincidence that the offense started clicking once he got back on the field.
Since his return in late October, Watson has racked up 452 yards and five touchdowns. Stretch that production over a full season, and you’re looking at a 1,000-yard, double-digit touchdown campaign. That’s elite-level output.
He’s also doing it with efficiency-his 18.1 yards per catch ranks second in the NFL. And he’s not just fast, he’s blazing. On that 41-yard touchdown against Chicago, Watson hit 21.6 MPH, the fastest recorded speed in Week 14 and the 15th fastest of the entire 2025 season.
Watson’s presence is stretching defenses, opening up space underneath, and giving Love the confidence to push the ball downfield again. The deep ball is back in Green Bay, and it’s making a big difference.
Offensive Line Holding It Down
While the skill players are getting the headlines, the Packers’ offensive line deserves a serious nod. After some early-season shuffling-most notably losing center Elgton Jenkins for the year-Green Bay has found a combination that works.
Sean Rhyan has stepped in at center, and rookie Anthony Belton has locked down the right guard spot. Both have been key in stabilizing the interior, especially in the run game. Aaron Banks, after battling injuries earlier in the year, is starting to round into form as well.
Most importantly, this line is keeping Love upright. The Packers have allowed just 18 sacks all season-fourth fewest in the league. That kind of protection gives a young quarterback the time and confidence to make plays, and Love is taking full advantage.
The Road Ahead
Getting Watson back was huge. Getting Jayden Reed back last week against Chicago was another boost. Reed brings a different kind of explosiveness-he’s dynamic with the ball in his hands and gives the offense a layer of unpredictability it sorely missed after Kraft went down.
But if there’s one area still lagging, it’s the run game. In 2024, the Packers averaged 4.7 yards per carry, good for eighth in the NFL.
This year? Just 4.1 yards per attempt, ranking 23rd.
If the ground attack can return to form, this offense has the potential to be downright dangerous.
LaFleur and Love have clearly found something in these last two weeks. Now the challenge is sustaining it.
The Packers face a stiff test this Sunday against a Denver defense that’s among the league’s best. But if the offensive line holds up, if Watson and Reed continue to make plays, and if Love keeps playing with this level of confidence, Green Bay has a real shot to keep this run going.
And just like that, the Packers are back in the playoff conversation-not because of a lucky break or a soft schedule, but because their offense is finally playing up to its potential.