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By Matt Audilet
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is producing at an MVP-caliber level to this point in the 2026 NFL season.
Love leads the league in passing yards, completing 63% of his attempts for 2,618 yards, 19 touchdowns and six interceptions through the Packers' 6-3 start to the year.
Love continued his elite play in this past Sunday's blowout victory over the New England Patriots, throwing for 372 yards and three touchdowns. He also found the endzone with his legs, rushing for another score in the 45-27 rout.
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Love was the catalyst for massive outings by both of his lead wide receivers. Christian Watson finished the game with seven catches for 171 yards and a touchdown, while Matthew Golden reeled in 10 catches for 164 yards and a score of his own.
On Wednesday, the NFL announced Love as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
"Got some. Jordan has been voted NFC Offensive Player of the Week," the Packers wrote on social media in response to the news.
“It’s definitely up there. It felt great,” Love said when asked if this was the best game of his six-year NFL career so far.
Love got his yardage in big chunks, completing three passes of at least 43 yards and seven of at least 28 yards.
“Those are low-percentage throws in theory, but he’s making them look high-percentage,” Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur said when speaking to reporters postgame. “They’re right on the money.”
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Love and the Packers now turn their attention toward a difficult matchup against the Minnesota Vikings and their No. 1 ranked defensive unit. This division-rival clash will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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