The Packers Make NFL Playoff History
The Youngest Average Team in History Goes to Dallas and Spoils the Cowboys’ Playoffs Party
Go Pack Go! 🧀
The Green Bay Packers have just etched their names alongside the New England Patriots in the annals of NFL playoff history. With their electrifying 48-32 victory over the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday, Green Bay has matched New England’s record of 37 playoff wins. That’s not just impressive; it’s historic! It was one of the most surprising NFL games this season!
So, let’s dive into this milestone. Green Bay didn’t just tie New England’s record; they also leapfrogged other NFL heavyweights like the Steelers, Cowboys, and 49ers, all of whom are sitting at 36 playoff wins. Talk about moving up the ranks!
💚💛#GBvsDAL | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/0voSoMEOWt
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 15, 2024
Now, let’s talk about the man of the hour for NFL news outlets – Jordan Love. This guy made his first NFL Playoff game look like a walk in the park. Starting as the No. 7 Packers’ quarterback against the No. 2 Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Love was nothing short of phenomenal. His performance wasn’t just good; it was jaw-dropping, leading his team to an unexpected victory and securing a spot in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
The FIRST seventh seed to EVER win a playoff game.#CreateHistory | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/fUxtPy4ONV
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 15, 2024
Here’s where it gets even cooler: Love, in his playoff debut, joined the elite club of quarterbacks with a perfect passer rating (158.3) in a playoff game. Completing 16 of his 21 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns, he now shares this remarkable achievement with legends Terry Bradshaw (1976) and Peyton Manning (2003).
Jordan F***ing Love.
pic.twitter.com/m4AYV5vO7b— Felipe Reis Aceti (@Aceti_Felipe) January 15, 2024
But wait, there’s more! Aaron Jones, the Packers’ dynamo, ran for 118 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries. And let’s not forget the second-year sensation, Romeo Doubs, who caught six passes for a whopping 151 yards and one touchdown.
These guys were on fire! Remember the Packers’ shaky start this year at 3-6? Well, they turned that around in style, winning seven of their last nine games. And Love? He’s been a revelation, throwing 21 touchdowns with just one interception in that span. Talk about a comeback!
Here’s a fun fact: Green Bay is now the first No. 7 seed to win in the NFL Playoffs since an extra team was added. And guess what? They snapped Dallas’ impressive 16-game home winning streak. Talk about a party spoiler!
The @Packers started 3-6.
Since then, they’ve won 7 of their last 9 games.
Jordan Love has thrown for 21 TDs and 1 INT in that stretch.
They became the first #7 seed to win in the #NFLPlayoffs.
Now, they’re moving on to the Divisional Round. pic.twitter.com/KpGDCXtOHe
— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2024
Looking ahead to the Divisional Round game on Saturday, the 49ers are the better team and they should win this game, but NFL rumors suggest they’ve got a concern. Christian McCaffrey, their star running back, missed the regular season finale against the Rams and two bye-week practices due to a calf strain he suffered in the 27-10 road win against the Commanders on December 31.
If McCaffrey is not at 100 percent and is outpaced by the surging Jones, who’s racked up 476 rushing yards in his last four games, the 49ers could be in for a tough time. They definitely can’t afford to underestimate the Packers.
First Divisional Round matchup is locked in. ✅ #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/6pUYhiGhhG
— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2024
The Packers are rewriting history, and the NFL Playoffs are heating up! While I see the 49ers reaching the NFC Championship Game, the Packers will put up a fight and it wouldn’t surprise me if they shock the world again!
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