The Green Bay Packers steamrolled the defending AFC champions during "America's Game of the Week" on FOX in Week 9, using an avalanche of takeaways and Jordan Love touchdowns to bury the New England Patriots by a 45-27 final on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. The 45 points set the new record for points allowed by the Patriots in a game at Gillette Stadium. More importantly, the Packers have won five of the last six games after a 1-2 start and now look formidable at 6-3 after nine games.
Instant analysis of the Packers' impressive win in New England:
Final score: Packers 45, Patriots 27
It was over when...
Isaiah McDuffie forced and recovered a fumble, and Jordan Love hit Christian Watson for a 39-yard touchdown pass one play later to put the Packers up 42-14 in the third quarter. An early dagger in New
England.
Game balls
- QB Jordan Love: He not only rushed for a touchdown and threw his 100th career touchdown pass, but Love produced one of the best games of his career, completing 23 passes for 372 yards and three scores. His passer rating was 153.2.
- WRs Matthew Golden and Christian Watson: The receiver duo combined for 17 catches, 335 yards and two scores. Both receivers went over 150 receiving yards and caught a touchdown pass.
- S Xavier McKinney: His interception to open the game set up a touchdown, and his second pick helped the Packers regain their footing up 17-7 in the first half.
- K Trey Smack: The rookie had a rough month of October, but he started November making all seven of his kicks, including a 51-yard field goal.
🧀 Jordan Love: 23-of-29, 372 yards, 3 TDs
— NFL (@NFL) November 9, 2026
🧀 Christian Watson: 7 catches, 171 receiving yards, TD
🧀 Matthew Golden: 10 catches, 164 receiving yards, TD
A ridiculous day for the @Packers offense ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/juxtJYCRJK
Key stats
The Packers scored 22 points off takeaways. Of Jordan Love's 372 passing yards, 335 went to Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, who were open from start to finish and consistently terrorized cornerback Christian Gonzalez. The Packers finally rushed for over 100 yards in a game, snapping an eight-game streak to start 2026.
Jordan Love watch
This will go down as one of Love's most impressive games as a pro quarterback. He produced four total scores and a passer rating of 153.2 while leading the Packers to 45 total points in a convincing win over the defending AFC champs with Tom Brady in the building. Love completed 79 percent of his passes and averaged 12.8 yards per attempt and 16.2 yards per completion. His day ended with over nine minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Packers leading by 24. It was nothing short of an elite performance, and one that should vault Love right into the MVP race at the midseason mark.
Jordan Love will become just the 2nd QB in Packers history (Aaron Rodgers) and 18th QB in NFL history to throw for at least 370 yards, throw at least 3 TD passes, throw 0 INTs and rush for at least 1 TD in a game.
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) November 9, 2026
Injury updates
Running back Josh Jacobs suffered a hand injury and did not return. Linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper suffered a chest injury early in the game and was ruled out at halftime. Slot corner Javon Bullard was in and out of the lineup. Safety Evan Williams was shaken up after a hit in the third quarter but returned. Receiver Bo Melton was evaluated for a concussion. Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie was shaken up late.
What's next
The Packers will welcome the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings to Lambeau Field on Sunday in Week 10. The Vikings are hosting the Buffalo Bills on "Monday Night Football" to finish Week 9, so the Packers will have a slight rest/prep advantage.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Instant analysis of Packers' 45-27 win over Patriots in Week 9
