Jordan Love Scores 4 Times as Packers Rout Patriots 45-27

Green Bay Packers fans heard their quarterback’s name chanted from the visiting stands late in Sunday’s game at Gillette Stadium. The sound marked a dominant performance by Jordan Love, who finished with 372 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and a rushing score. Love’s 45-27 victory over the New England Patriots gave the Packers their fifth win in their last six games, keeping them competitive in the NFC North.

The offensive line of attack was broad. Christian Watson caught seven passes for 171 yards and a touchdown, while Matthew Golden added ten receptions for 164 yards and a score. Kaleb Johnson and Savion Williams also reached the end zone. The team generated 478 total yards, a figure that underscores their explosive capability. The Packers had not scored 45 points or amassed 450 yards in a single game since a contest against Philadelphia on November 11, 1962.

Defensive pressure played a decisive role. Green Bay forced four turnovers from the Patriots. Safety Xavier McKinney recorded two interceptions, and Evan Williams added a third pick. The Packers capitalized on these errors, scoring 21 points directly from the turnovers. The defense also limited the Patriots’ rushing attack, holding them to a manageable output while Green Bay ran for 129 yards on the ground. This ground game was a stark improvement from their league-worst average of 60.6 yards per game entering the matchup.

New England quarterback Drake Maye struggled against the pressure. He completed 21 of 38 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns but threw three interceptions. All three picks occurred in the first half, and two of them directly led to Packers touchdowns. Maye’s season interception total now stands at 11, tying him with Justin Herbert for the most in the NFL. The turnovers derailed New England’s momentum early in the game.

The Patriots opened the contest with a penalty, followed immediately by an interception at the New England 14-yard line. Love followed with a short scramble for a touchdown, putting Green Bay ahead 7-0. The Packers built a 24-14 lead by halftime. They extended the gap on the first possession of the second half with a 70-yard drive that ended in a 10-yard pass to Williams.

New England’s offense did find some rhythm through the air. Rhamondre Stevenson, Efton Chism, and Mack Hollins each caught touchdown passes. DeMario Douglas caught five passes for 102 yards. However, the team set a franchise record for points allowed at Gillette Stadium, a mark that stood since the stadium opened in 2002. The last time New England surrendered 45 points in a regular-season home game was in a loss to the New York Jets on September 26, 1993.

Injuries affected both rosters during the contest. Packers linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper left with a chest injury, and running back Josh Jacobs exited with a broken finger. Wide receiver Bo Melton was evaluated for a concussion. On the Patriots side, left guard Ben Brown left with a knee injury, and special teamer Brenden Schooler exited with a hamstring issue. Left tackle Will Campbell also walked off with a knee problem in the fourth quarter.

Watson and Golden achieved a rare statistical milestone together. They became the first Packers teammates to each record 150 or more receiving yards and a touchdown in a single game since Don Hutson and Andy Uram did so in 1942. The Packers will host Minnesota next Sunday, while the Patriots travel to Germany to play Detroit in Munich.