They are last place in their own division - and a legitimate Super Bowl contender

They are last place in their own division - and a legitimate Super Bowl contender

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Key Points:

  • The Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots 45-27 in Week 9, with quarterback Jordan Love delivering an MVP-caliber performance by completing 23 of 29 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Despite their win, the Packers remain last in the NFC North, a division where every team has at least six wins, but their strong offense and defense make them a serious contender.
  • Love has been a standout player this season, leading the league in deep passes and on pace to surpass his career-high passing yards, while the Packers' defense leads the NFL with 13 interceptions.
  • The Packers' rushing attack has been weak, ranking last in expected points added per rush, which has forced Love to shoulder much of the offensive burden.
  • Green Bay currently holds the seventh and final NFC playoff spot and will look to improve their standing next week when they host division leader Minnesota Vikings.

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