Jordan Love is playing like the NFL’s most valuable QB, and the numbers back it up
It’s silly to even talk about the MVP race until the mid-season point. There have been plenty of September MVPs that crashed and burned – hello 2025 Baker Mayfield. Once trick-or-treating gets done, though, and the calendar turns to November, then you can have logical conversations about who has been the top player in the […]
The 2026 NFL season has been characterized by a race of sorts to determine the Most Valuable Player (MVP), with several quarterbacks standing out with exceptional performances. At the helm of this competition are Joe Burrow and Josh Allen, both leading the league in touchdowns and overall performance. However, another quarterback, Jordan Love, has also garnered significant attention for his impressive stats and contributions to his team.
Love has been particularly effective in deep-ball situations, with a notable number of impact plays on passes 20+ yards downfield. His performance has been instrumental to the Green Bay Packers, who rank fourth in points per game. Despite some teams boasting strong drafts, the Jaguars, under the guidance of general manager James Gladstone, have opted for a "Mystery Box" approach, trading away multiple draft picks for players like Davon Godchaux, Jessie Bates, and Jordan Davis.
This strategy has resulted in a formidable defense, but the team may face challenges in their pursuit of a championship.
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