Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score as the Green Bay Packers scored 21 points off four New England Patriots turnovers to roll to a 45-27 win at Foxborough on Sunday.
Love was in superb form, according to the Associated Press via Sportsnet, as the Packers improved to 6-3 and the Patriots fell to 5-4. It was a dominant offensive performance from a Green Bay side who are building momentum as the season enters its second half.
The Patriots’ four turnovers were the story of the game — Green Bay turned them into 21 points, and New England never recovered.
Love in command
Love’s 372 passing yards and three touchdowns, plus a rushing score, underlined why he is one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the league. He spread the ball around, made the big plays when they were there, and punished every Patriots mistake.
The Packers’ offence was ruthless. Every time New England turned the ball over, Green Bay made them pay — and the 21 points off turnovers were the difference between a close game and a comfortable win.
For the Patriots, the defeat is a setback. At 5-4, they remain in the playoff race, but four turnovers against a side as good as Green Bay is a recipe for defeat. Their defence could not get off the field, and their offence could not protect the ball.
The NFC picture
Green Bay’s win takes them to 6-3, firmly in the NFC playoff race and with momentum heading into the second half of the season. The Packers have now won three of their last four, and Love’s form suggests they can compete with anyone in the conference.
New England, at 5-4, are still in the AFC race — but they need to cut out the mistakes. Four turnovers in a single game is the kind of performance that costs teams a playoff place.
What comes next
The Packers will look to build on the win, with the trade deadline on Tuesday offering a chance to add depth for the run-in. The Patriots, meanwhile, must regroup quickly — and work out how to protect the ball against the league’s best sides.
Read more: Winston Leads Giants Past Eagles 19-11 as Philly Lose Seventh Straight ; Williams Scores Late as Cowboys Rally Past Colts 27-23
