Jordan Love Shatters Expectations: Which Legendary QBs Did He Just Outperform?

Is Jordan Love quietly rewriting the quarterback narrative this NFL season? For years, the chatter has revolved around the usual triumvirate—Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson—the powerhouse trio that’s monopolized highlight reels and MVP talks alike. But hold up… amid the predictable din, here comes Love, slicing through the noise with stats that might just make Packers fans burst with pride. With eight touchdown passes and barely an interception to his name, Love’s not just playing; he’s carving his own elite space alongside Jackson and Baker Mayfield. It’s got me wondering—could this be the season the NFL gaze shifts, spotlighting a new quarterback who’s more than just a promising name? Let’s dive into what’s fueling this unexpected surge and why the Green Bay offense might just be the dark horse story you didn’t see coming.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers calls a play during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. — (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

When NFL fans and analysts talk about the best quarterbacks in the game, they typically start with Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson.

These three quarterbacks have been quite impressive over the past five seasons, a three-headed monster that has dominated the AFC.

This season, there has been a slight changing of the guard, at least when it comes to the stats, that should make Green Bay Packers fans excited.

As one fan noted on X, Jordan Love is one of just three quarterbacks in the league this year with at least eight touchdown passes and one or fewer interceptions, joining Jackson and Baker Mayfield on this elite list.

Only THREE QBs have 8+ Pass TDs & 1 or fewer INTs

– Lamar Jackson
– Baker Mayfield
– Jordan Love #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/Cn2jwEiNCh

— MVP10VE (@MVP10VE) October 1, 2025

Love has played largely mistake-free football thus far, except for a baffling interception against the Cleveland Browns.

He has strong chemistry with his receivers, especially Romeo Doubs, who already has four touchdowns this year, three of which came against the Dallas Cowboys.

Love might not have been an MVP favorite to some coming into the season, but he’s playing like one through five weeks, which is a step in the right direction.

Having the right quarterback in an offense can be the difference between a team that makes the playoffs and one that wins the whole thing.

Love looks the part thus far, and with a bye in Week 5, the Packers are slated to look even better in Week 6 and beyond, especially if they get healthier on the offensive line.

Time will tell if the Packers will be contenders when the playoffs start, but at least when looking at their offense, they have plenty of pieces in place and the right quarterback under center to be competitive, at the very least.

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