Green Bay just jumped out to a 7-0 lead against the Bears, and it came from a straight-up dime: Jordan Love slung a 42-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Christian Watson down the left sideline. That’s how you kick off a game, right?
Love Is Locked In Early
This wasn’t some lucky toss either. That big play capped a ridiculous 10-play, 91-yard drive that absolutely shredded the Bears’ defense right after they went three-and-out. Love has been lights-out from the jump, starting 5-of-5 for 67 yards on that first possession. Plus, the Packers offense converted both of their third downs on the drive. Talk about setting the tone.
A Glimmer of Hope for the O-Line?
Here’s the kicker though: this whole drive, especially that long TD, feels like a massive encouraging sign for an offense that’s had serious issues keeping Love upright. We’ve seen him under pressure way too often this season. To see him have the time to hit Watson deep, and for the whole drive to unfold without a sack? If this is how they’re gonna protect him moving forward, the NFC North needs to be on high alert.
It’s just one drive, but man, what a statement. Can Love keep this red-hot start going? And more importantly, can that offensive line finally give him the space he needs to work his magic? The Bears definitely weren’t ready for that opening punch, and it’ll be huge to see if Green Bay can keep the pedal down.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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