Jordan Love, the promising young quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, is recognized as one of the NFL’s rising stars with potential MVP-caliber talent in the 2025 season. As he enters his third year as the team’s starter, Love faces the challenge of refining critical aspects of his game to fully realize that potential, particularly his intermediate passing performance.
Challenges and Opportunities in the 2024 Season
During the 2024 campaign, Love experienced setbacks partly due to persistent injuries and inconsistent support from a receiving corps troubled by dropped passes. However, the arrival of new rookie receivers Matthew Golden and Savion Williams has strengthened the offensive lineup, offering fresh opportunities to boost Love’s production and efficiency this year.
Focus on Intermediate Throws Over the Middle
One of the key areas needing improvement is Love’s ability to connect on intermediate passes, which covers throws between 10 and 19 yards downfield. According to Pro Football Focus analyst Dalton Wasserman, this aspect of Love’s game remains an underdeveloped strength.
If there is one thing Love could improve, it’s his ability to attack the intermediate level of the field. He ranked 39th out of 43 qualified quarterbacks in the rate of his throws going to the 10-to-19-yard range (16.2%) and just 35th in PFF passing grade on those plays.
—Dalton Wasserman, Pro Football Focus
Strategies for Elevating Intermediate Passing Success
Enhancing these intermediate throws could be achieved by leveraging tight ends Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave more frequently in the offense. Additionally, rookie Savion Williams’ skills after the catch suggest new possibilities for intermediate crossing routes and quick slants that can effectively stretch defenses and create yards after the reception.
Transitioning the offense to incorporate more short-to-intermediate routes may balance the Packers’ traditionally vertical passing game, giving Love a diverse array of options and increasing overall offensive efficiency.
Implications for the Packers’ Future Performance
Love’s continued development in attacking the intermediate passing game could serve as a catalyst for a breakout season in 2025, potentially elevating the Packers’ offense to new heights. As the team builds around his growth and the emerging receiving talent, the combination could unlock the signal caller’s MVP potential and redefine Green Bay’s offensive identity.