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I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but the Green Bay Packers have had quite the summer. With their first round draft pick this year, they selected WR Matthew Golden, the first time in several decades that they’ve selected a WR this high. Then, less than two weeks ago, they made one of the most shocking trades in recent memory for a generational talent in Micah Parsons. It’s only natural that the team’s season opener against the Detroit Lions would be one of the most highly anticipated games of the weekend, and what a game it was. Across all areas of the field, the Packers absolutely dominated with a 27-13 win over their division rivals, their first win against the team since 2023. Without further ado, let’s dive in and look at the winners and losers from the opener at Lambeau Field.
With the Packers QB playing much of the 2024 season injured, fans have been looking forward to seeing what the offense looks like with a much healthier Jordan Love. The past few years, we’ve seen the offense get off to some very slow starts to open the season, but today was different. Love looked like a veteran when on the field, staying calm and cool the entire game (it helped that he was given all day in the pocket!) His touchdown pass during the team’s first drive of the game was an absolute laser.
He also had a beauty of a pass to Romeo Doubs a couple of drives later, one that showed off the absolute power behind his arm. Love has been dealing with an injury to his thumb on his non-throwing hand and had surgery to repair it not long ago. He’s been wearing a brace since he returned to practice, and there’s been some speculation as to how this may affect his play, particularly handoffs. If today was any indication, I don’t think the thumb looks like it’ll be an issue moving forward. Love finished the day 16/22 for 188 yards and 2 TDs for a 128.6 rating. He had no picks (if they don’t count, they don’t count!) and no sacks taken.
If this play continues throughout the whole season, Jordan Love is going to need to pony UP for his offensive line’s Christmas gifts. The line gave Love ALL. DAY. to throw the ball, and they were able to make some huge plays as a result. It took the team 53 seconds to score one of their TDs, thanks not only to Jordan Love’s big arm, but to the offensive line for giving their QB what felt like years to throw the ball. If this holds up, this offense has the potential to be really special. If I’m wrong, I actually never said this.
If you’re wondering where the losers are, you’re going to have to wait. I’m too jazzed up. Josh Jacobs had a quiet day today, but he looked really...
