Jordan Love, Packers offense give Patriots' $135 million cornerback nightmares
The Green Bay Packers had a season high in points (45) and total yards (478) during a 45-27 throttling of the New England Patriots.
In a dominant 45-27 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jordan Love's passing performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he completed 372 yards and three touchdowns through the air. The Green Bay Packers offense, which was the worst rushing team in the NFL entering the week, showcased its well-rounded capabilities by scoring three times on the ground and rushing for 129 yards with running back Josh Jacobs sidelined due to a broken finger.
Wide receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden combined for 17 receptions on 18 targets for 335 yards and two touchdowns. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel criticized cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who was targeted 11 times by Love, but only came away with 187 yards and a touchdown. Love's deep-ball prowess was on full display, with seven passes exceeding 24 yards and an average of 12.8 yards per attempt, including six deep passes for 235 yards and a touchdown.
Love described his performance as being in a "flow state," where he could consistently find ways to get his teammates the ball. The Packers' offense, led by Love and the duo of Watson and Golden, was a force to be reckoned with, putting opposing defenses in a position of extreme difficulty.
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