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Jordan Love’s Bears breakout gives Vikings fresh reason to take Green Bay seriously

The Minnesota Vikings still lead the NFC North, but Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers showed how quickly their passing game can change a matchup.

By Allison Koehler · The Viking Age

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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The writer argues Jordan Love's standout performance against Chicago proves the Packers remain a serious threat to Minnesota.
Jordan Love threw for 367 yards and two touchdowns to Christian Watson in Green Bay's 31-7 win.
The Minnesota Vikings lead the NFC North at 5-0 after beating the Packers 39-22 in Week 1.

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Allison Koehler of The Viking Age argues that Jordan Love's dominant display in Green Bay's 31-7 win over Chicago should alert Minnesota. Love completed 25 of 31 passes for 367 yards and two touchdowns, both caught by Christian Watson, while the Packers forced five turnovers to move to 3-2.

The writer notes that while the 5-0 Vikings hold an NFC North lead and beat Green Bay 39-22 in Week 1, Love's explosive offense remains a threat. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores will face the Packers again on November 15 at Lambeau Field.

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