Overview
- The NFL named Love the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8 following Green Bay’s 35-25 win over Pittsburgh.
- He went 29-of-37 for 360 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, tying Brett Favre’s franchise mark of 20 consecutive completions.
- The Packers said he became their first quarterback to post 350+ yards, 3+ TDs, 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, a 75%+ completion rate and 9.5+ yards per attempt in one game, also joining Aaron Rodgers and Favre in the 350/0/0 club.
- Green Bay improved to 5-1-1 for the NFC’s best winning percentage, while Love’s MVP odds were eighth at +1600 entering Week 9, according to sportsbook tracking cited in reports.
- Support trends positive with zero sacks and only eight pressures allowed vs. Pittsburgh plus a top-10 PFF pass-blocking efficiency, Christian Watson returned and Jayden Reed is expected back in November as Carolina awaits next.