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Love torches Patriots with four touchdown passes in 45-27 win

November 9, 2026 · 12:44 AM

Green Bay’s 45-27 win over New England was played Sunday, 2026-11-08 Eastern (today), and turned on Jordan Love’s four touchdown passes and the Packers’ third-quarter surge.

Green Bay turned a 24-14 halftime lead into a 45-27 win on Sunday, ripping the game open with an 18-7 third quarter. Jordan Love was the engine: 23-of-29 for 372 passing yards and four touchdown passes, plus 13 rushing yards for 385 total. Christian Watson piled up 171 receiving yards on seven catches with a touchdown, while Matthew Golden added 164 yards on 10 receptions and a touchdown. Drake Maye went 21-of-38 for 299 passing yards and three touchdown passes, but New England’s four turnovers—three interceptions and a lost fumble—undid his production. Green Bay committed no turnovers, outgained New England 478-387 and held the ball 35:01 to 24:59; both teams converted four third downs, though the Packers had 12 attempts to the Patriots’ nine. New England generated four sacks to Green Bay’s three, but couldn’t counter Love’s efficiency or the Packers’ 129-94 rushing advantage. Green Bay closed out an 18-point road victory despite being outscored 6-3 in the fourth quarter.

Key Performers

Jordan Love, Packers QB: 23/29, 372 passing yards, 13 rushing yards, four touchdown passes. Christian Watson, Packers WR: 7 receptions, 171 receiving yards, one touchdown. Drake Maye, Patriots QB: 21/38, 299 passing yards, 3 rushing yards, three touchdown passes.

Standings Impact

Green Bay moves from 5-3 to 6-3, while New England falls from 5-3 to 5-4. Both teams entered the game tied at 5-3.

DYMA Insight

New England entered ranked ninth in DYMA’s Power Index, five spots ahead of Green Bay at 14, with a +22 point differential compared with the Packers’ +7. Green Bay flipped that pregame edge with a 91-yard advantage in total offense and a decisive 4-0 turnover margin.