Christian Watson and Matthew Golden just etched their names into Packers history. These two became the first teammates to rack up over 500 receiving yards each through just six games of a season. Seriously, that’s never happened before in Green Bay.
The Air Attack Is Cooking in Green Bay
While Josh Jacobs coming back should give the running game a boost this Sunday, it’s been the passing game that’s really lit things up. Watson, with 538 yards, and Golden, with 501 yards, are absolutely delivering. That’s just electric. Quarterback Jordan Love is undeniably fueling this aerial assault. He’s been on a tear, no doubt about it.
Love’s Legendary Company
How good is Love playing? Get this: He and Josh Allen are the ONLY quarterbacks across the ENTIRE league with two or more total touchdowns in every single game this season. If Love keeps it up and hits that mark again next game against Detroit, he’s joining some serious royalty. We’re talking Brett Favre (1995) and Aaron Rodgers (2011) as the only Packers quarterbacks to pull that off through the first seven games of a season. And get this, folks: Favre and Rodgers? They both snagged the NFL MVP award in those years. This isn’t just a good start, this is *historic* territory for Love, and it makes you wonder what kind of season he’s about to carve out.
From Boo Birds to Rolling Wins
Remember that ugly 1-2 start? The boo-inducing opener at Lambeau against the Falcons on a Thursday night? Yeah, that feels like a lifetime ago. This team is looking for its fourth straight win, and they haven’t dropped a game since that frustrating home opener. They’ve found their stride, big time, and the results are undeniable.
So, what’s next? They’re heading to Detroit. All eyes will be on Jordan Love to see if he can join Favre and Rodgers in that exclusive club, and if the Packers can keep this winning streak alive. It’s going to be a fun one to watch!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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