Packers quarterback Jordan Love just torched Foxborough, doing way more than just affirming his MVP race status. He might actually be right at the top of that list after what he did to the Patriots. Meanwhile, Bears QB Caleb Williams tumbled hard, completely in the opposite direction, after his first career four-interception game. This week truly had it all, from complete team dominance to utter collapse.
Green Bay Unleashes an Offensive Juggernaut
The Packers’ beatdown of the Patriots on Sunday wasn’t just a win, it was one of the most complete performances we’ve seen all season. They dropped 45 points on New England, which is the most the Patriots have ever allowed at Gillette Stadium. Love made an absolute MVP statement, going 23-of-29 for 372 passing yards and racking up 4 total touchdowns. His wide receiver tandem was straight up dominant, with Christian Watson snagging seven catches for 171 yards and a touchdown, and Matthew Golden adding 10 catches for 164 yards and another score.
But wait, there’s more. Green Bay also managed a season-high 129 rushing yards, marking the first time all season they hit 100 net rushing yards in a game. And get this: they did it with their lead running back, Josh Jacobs, missing most of the contest due to a broken finger. Jacobs, by the way, hasn’t exactly been tearing it up this season anyway, averaging only 26.7 rushing yards per game in his three appearances. Adding Colts running back Jonathan Taylor could make a ton of sense for the Packers before Tuesday’s trade deadline, especially depending on Jacobs’ health. That move could give Green Bay a truly complete offense and easily one of the league’s best overall teams.
And the defense? They’re playing at an insane level. They registered four takeaways, including three interceptions of Drake Maye, which was their second-most in a game this season. Plus, they notched four sacks. This unit has forced multiple turnovers in six straight games and is the only team in the NFL to have four-plus sacks and four-plus takeaways in multiple games this season, according to NFL Research. Oh, and All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, who tore his ACL in Week 15 last season, just started practicing again last week. That’s a huge boost. In an incredibly strong NFC North, the Packers are looking like one of the NFL’s most lethal teams.
Ravens Flounder, Williams Stumbles in a Week of Woes
On the flip side, the Ravens delivered an absolutely unwatchable performance in their Thursday night loss to the Jaguars. It wasn’t just that their game plan with undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano was super conservative, all half-field reads and underneath throws, leaning heavily on Derrick Henry. It’s that they couldn’t even execute that right. If you take away Justice Hill’s garbage-time 65-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, Baltimore didn’t have a single play longer than 14 yards and finished with a measly 162 yards of total offense. Fagnano threw two interceptions deep in Ravens territory and ended up with a brutal 22.7 passer rating. He threw for just 60 passing yards despite playing all of Baltimore’s offensive snaps. Defensively, the Ravens were completely outmatched by the Jaguars, giving up 33 points, which was the third-most they’ve given up in a s.
And let’s not forget Caleb Williams. That dude had his first career four-interception game, sending him tumbling down the rankings. It was a certified clunker.
So, while some teams are hitting their stride and making serious noise, others are clearly still searching for answers. It’s early, but the trends are starting to emerge.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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