Jordan Love's Preseason Performance Gives Packers Fans Hope

Jordan Love Ends Preseason on a High Note

Jordan Love finished the preseason on a high note, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 19-15 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.

Love threw a touchdown pass to Christian Watson in his final drive of the game, and he finished the day 9 of 15 for 63 yards.

The game was Love’s last tune-up before he begins his first full season as the Packers’ starting quarterback. He took over for Aaron Rodgers, who was traded to the New York Jets in the offseason.

Can Love Be the Next Rodgers?

Love said he was pleased with his performance in the preseason. "I think for me it was just going out there and wanting to feel comfortable," he said.

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“Playing the same way I play in practice is a big thing for me, not having it feel any different out there, any nerves or anything like that. That was the biggest thing for me. And I did that.”

Love's Preseason Success a Sign of Things to Come?

The Packers are hoping Love can make the same type of impact that Seattle’s Geno Smith did last season. Smith led the Seahawks to a surprise playoff berth after they traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos.

Smith did not play in Saturday’s game, but backup quarterback Drew Lock did. Lock went 16 of 25 for 150 yards and a touchdown.

Packers Get a Look at Other Quarterbacks

The Packers also got a good look at their other quarterbacks in the game. Alex McGough went 6 of 10 for 46 yards, and Sean Clifford went 8 of 12 for 46 yards.

Packers rookie kicker Anders Carlson made two field goals, but he also had an extra-point attempt blocked.

Packers Finish Preseason with 2-1 Record

The Packers finished the preseason with a 2-1 record. They will open the regular season on September 8 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Injuries

Seahawks linebacker Devin Bush sustained a concussion. Seahawks safety Joey Blount and outside linebacker Derick Hall suffered shoulder injuries. …

Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs didn’t play because of a hamstring injury. Packers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was out because of an ankle injury.

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