Green Bay Packers’ ugly Jordan Love problem exposed by troubling stat
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The Green Bay Packers saw their impressive home opener streak come crashing down Thursday night as the Atlanta Falcons rolled to a 35-14 victory at Lambeau Field.
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The loss ended Green Bay’s 13 game run in home openers, while the offense was met with boos from its own fans as the team headed into halftime. The disappointing performance exposed more than just scoring problems, as the Packers’ inability to keep pressure away from Jordan Love has emerged as a major issue.
Green Bay’s pass protection is rapidly becoming a major problem, and the numbers paint an ugly picture for the Packers. NFL analyst Mina Kimes, pointing to Next Gen Stats, noted that Atlanta’s defense racked up 15 quick pressures against Green Bay, the second most by any defense in a single game this season. The only team to produce more pressure was Minnesota, which recorded 17 quick pressures against the same Packers team in their Week 1 loss.
The Green Bay Packers have a Jordan Love protection problem
Sep 24, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Love (10) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesThe Packers have now allowed opposing defenses to generate 32 quick pressures against their starting quarterback through just three games, making it increasingly difficult to view the problem as a simple communication issue. For Green Bay, the numbers point to a much deeper breakdown in pass protection.
Atlanta’s relentless pressure wrecked Matt LaFleur’s offensive plans as Green Bay managed only 17 rushing yards. Love was forced to throw repeatedly under heavy pressure, finishing with 312 yards, two touchdowns to Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, and one interception.
Green Bay Packers guard Jager Burton (52) and guard Jordan Morgan (77) provide pass protection during the fourth quarter of their game Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Atlanta Falcons beat there Green Bay Packers 35-14.The Falcons controlled the game up front as Michael Penix Jr. threw for 256 yards and a touchdown. Drake London caught nine passes for 194 yards, while Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries to power Atlanta to the blowout.
The Packers enter the aftermath of Thursday night’s loss with a dismal 1-2 record, and Green Bay has plenty to address after their latest performance. The film revealed weaknesses in pass protection that opposing defenses could look to exploit going forward, putting added pressure on Matt LaFleur and his staff to find solutions and give Love more time in the pocket.