The Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 to improve to 8-8 on the season. With the victory, the Packers secured a win-and-in scenario against the Chicago Bears in Week 18. It’s a chance for the squad to redeem itself after failing to win in Week 18 last year to advance to the playoffs against the Detroit Lions.
Love and company are up for the task. They understand what’s at risk and are desperate for the postseason’s grand prize.
No one would have predicted that this club would be able to compete in the playoffs only a few months ago. At one time this season, it appeared that the Packers might be a top-five pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They are now seen as a potential NFC sleeper contender.
Jordan Love Sends a Strong Message to the Green Bay Packers Following the Vikings’ Defeat
Following his strong performance against the Vikings, Love spoke out and delivered an important message about his team’s playoff chances. This is exactly what the Green Bay Packers have been going for this season, according to him.
“This is exactly the situation we’ve been working for all offseason, all through training camp: to get ourselves ready to put ourselves in a position to make the playoffs,” Love said, according to Jason Wilde of Madison.com. “This year has not been easy. There have been many highs and lows, as well as much adversity. Coming into the year, we had no idea what to expect. We had no preconceived notions. I believe that everyone has just kept working and looking for ways to improve, and that we are now in control of our fate. I’m looking forward to going to work next week.”
Love had a big day for the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears in the first week of the season. He annihilated the Chicago defense for 245 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.
Love has matured as a quarterback since his performance against the Bears last season. He’s a completely different player now, with a lot more confidence and a much better overall game.
There is no denying that the Green Bay Packers still have a lot of work to do. They should, nevertheless, be very satisfied and confident in their current condition. That confidence stems from having Jordan Love at quarterback and seeing him perform the way he has in recent weeks.
