Jordan Love just etched his name deeper into Packers history, pulling off something even Brett Favre never managed: an eight-game streak with two or more touchdown passes to start a season. We are deep into the 2026 regular season now, and Love’s performance on Thursday night with three scores officially put him in second place for this specific franchise record.
A New King of the Streak, Almost
The Packers have had a wild run of signal-callers since Brett Favre took over back in 1992. Favre’s in the Hall of Fame, Aaron Rodgers is a lock for a first-ballot entry, and now Love is out here crafting his own legacy. And honestly, he is doing it with some seriously special performances. That three-touchdown effort on Thursday was key, giving him eight straight games to kick off the season with at least two scores. That streak is straight up bonkers. Think about it, Favre, a legend, only hit seven straight multi-touchdown games to start his 1995 MVP season. Love just blew past that. The only guy still ahead? Aaron Rodgers, who went for an unbelievable 15 straight back in his 2011 MVP campaign. That’s the bar, but Love is making a serious run at it right now.
MVP Contender or Just Getting Started?
Love’s individual stats from Thursday night were solid: 30 completions on 41 attempts for 288 yards, three touchdowns, and just one interception. But it’s his season-long performance that’s turning heads. He is currently leading the entire league in passing attempts with 312, completions with 192, total yards with 2,246, and touchdown passes with 16. That’s not just “good,” that’s “leading the league” territory. Given that both Favre and Rodgers snagged MVP awards in the seasons they set or came close to this very record, it’s no shock Love is in the conversation. His current odds to win the 2026 MVP are sitting at 25-1. It’s still a long shot, sure, but when you’re passing franchise legends in the record books and leading the league in major passing categories, you’ve gotta be on everyone’s radar.
The season is in full swing, and Love is building a resume that commands attention. Every game is a chance to extend that streak and keep pushing for what could be an unforgettable year.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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