Jordan Love sacked by his own left tackle vs. Vikings
Protecting Jordan Love has been an issue for the Green Bay Packers all season long. Entering Week 10, Love has been pressured on 77 dropbacks, seventh-most in the NFL among quarterbacks. However, Matt LaFleur probably never imagined that his own left tackle would be sacking Love on a given play. Yet, that is exactly what […]
The Green Bay Packers faced a costly setback against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, as their own left tackle Dallas Turner sacked starting quarterback Jordan Love. The incident occurred in the first quarter when the Packers were on a 3rd-and-7 from their own 26-yard line. Love dropped back to pass after taking the snap, but Turner engaged in a bull rush, driving the lineman back into the pocket and into Love's feet.
Turner not only sacked Love but continued the play by jumping on him as well. The nine-yard loss forced kicker Trey Smack to attempt a 53-yard field goal, which he ultimately missed, resulting in a costly turnover for the Packers.
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