The Justin Herbert hurdle: What Jordan Love needs to do
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Jordan Love is starting to pick up recognition across the NFL, and a lot of it feels well-earned. Even with the growing support, though, there’s still reason to hit pause on any comparisons to the league’s elite. After joining the Packers, Gannon called Love “top tier” and pointed to him as a major factor in why Green Bay stood out.
That doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s rare for defensive coaches to speak highly of quarterbacks without good reason. Gannon has prepared for Love, seen his arm talent up close, and understands how tough Green Bay can be when he’s playing well.
Love has proven himself a quality quarterback. He combines strong arm talent with mobility and a willingness to challenge defences at all levels of the field. He built on that progress in 2025.
Love threw for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns and just six interceptions, posting a 101. 2 passer rating, a significant jump in efficiency that Green Bay needed. That’s why there’s real belief building around him now.
Love isn’t just living off potential anymore—he has the numbers to back up his case as someone who can lead the Packers to success. The issue comes when that praise gets overstretched. It’s one thing to call him talented; labelling him elite sets a different bar entirely.