A 45-point Packers win highlights the NFL best: Jordan Love’s masterpiece and Caleb Williams’ clunker among the worst

Green Bay Delivers Complete Win

The Packers overwhelmed the Patriots on Sunday, scoring 45 points, the most New England has allowed at Gillette Stadium. Love completed 23 of 29 passes for 372 yards and four total touchdowns.

Christian Watson had seven catches for 171 yards and a touchdown, while Matthew Golden caught 10 passes for 164 yards and a score. Green Bay also recorded a season-high 129 rushing yards, reaching 100 net yards on the ground for the first time this season despite Josh Jacobs missing most of the game with a broken finger.

Love’s performance strengthened his MVP case. His 153.2 passer rating was a career best and the highest by a Packers quarterback since Aaron Rodgers posted 158.3 in 2019. Through Monday’s games, Love led the NFL with 2,618 passing yards.

Packers’ Outlook Grows Stronger

The article raises the possibility of Green Bay pursuing Colts running back Jonathan Taylor before Tuesday’s trade deadline, depending on Jacobs’ health. Jacobs has averaged 26.7 rushing yards per game in three appearances.

Baltimore Falls Short Again

The Ravens’ offense managed only 162 yards against Jacksonville, excluding Justice Hill’s 65-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Baltimore had no other play longer than 14 yards. Joe Fagnano threw two interceptions in Ravens territory, gained 60 passing yards and finished with a 22.7 passer rating.

Jacksonville also had the upper hand against Baltimore’s defense, scoring 33 points and making two receptions of at least 50 yards. The Ravens have lost four straight and acquired veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, hoping he can keep their playoff hopes alive until Lamar Jackson returns from a thumb injury.

Williams’ Night Turns Costly

Caleb Williams had returned to the MVP discussion after steady play following a hamstring injury that sidelined him for more than three games. Against Tampa Bay, he threw four interceptions: one into double coverage, two on attempted throwaways and one after a pass was tipped.

Williams completed 59.5% of his passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns, with a 61.5 passer rating. He also led a drive that set up a game-winning field goal, but the four turnovers defined an uneven outing.