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Packers QB Jordan Love is having an MVP-worthy second half
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Packers QB Jordan Love is having an MVP-worthy second half

Green Bay Packers' first-year starting quarterback Jordan Love didn't look like a capable replacement to four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers halfway through the 2023 NFL season.

The Packers were 2-5 and Love's play was shaky. He had happy feet in the pocket, couldn't find his receivers deep, and was wildly inaccurate Through the first seven games of the season, throwing 11 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions.

Something clicked for Love and in a big way. Whether it was getting a few starts under his belt, finally grasping head coach Matt LaFleur's offense, or the young receivers starting to gel — Love has been on fire over the past few games.

Since their poor start, the Packers have gone 6-3. They now find themselves at 8-8 after a New Year's Eve win over the Minnesota Vikings and they're in a "win and you're in" scenario next weekend against the Chicago Bears.

Love's play since early November has been a huge reason for Green Bay's turnaround.

Love has thrown for 3,843 yards and 30 touchdowns this season with 11 interceptions. He has an average QBR of 61.5 and an average passer rating of 93.8.

He's thrown for 19 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions since Nov. 5. He hasn't thrown an interception in three games and has had a passer rating over 100 in six of his past seven starts.

Love has proven to be the real deal, and if it weren't for his slow start, he'd undoubtedly be in the MVP conversation. To some, he still may be.

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