**Assessing Jordan Love’s Performance as the Green Bay Packers’ Starting Quarterback: A Comparative Analysis with Aaron Rodgers’ 2022 Season**

In the wake of the Green Bay Packers’ decision to trade Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets last April, the spotlight turned to former first-round pick Jordan Love, poised to step into the role of starting quarterback. As the season unfolded, the question arose: could Love’s inaugural year as the starter measure up to Rodgers’ stellar 2022 performance? Let’s delve into the comparisons after 15 games.

**Differing Circumstances Between 2023 Love and 2022 Rodgers**

Several factors distinguish the 2022 and 2023 iterations of the Packers. The 2022 squad boasted more experienced offensive veterans, with Rodgers connecting to the likes of Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Robert Tonyan, and Marcedes Lewis. In contrast, Love’s receiving options lacked significant NFL experience.

Rodgers battled through thumb and rib injuries in 2022 but managed to play every game, while Love remained injury-free. Rodgers enjoyed the protection of offensive tackle David Bakhtiari for 11 games, while Love had him for just one. Furthermore, Rodgers benefited from a healthy Aaron Jones, whereas Jones has been sidelined for six full games in 2023.

Despite these differences, Love still has two games left this season.

**Statistical Comparison: 2022 Rodgers vs. 2023 Love**

*2022 Aaron Rodgers:*
– Attempts: 542
– Completions: 350
– Completion Percentage: 64.6%
– Passing Yards: 3,695
– Touchdowns: 26
– Interceptions: 12
– Yards per Attempt: 6.8
– Quarterback Rating: 91.1

*2023 Jordan Love:*
– Attempts: 514
– Completions: 321
– Completion Percentage: 62.5%
– Passing Yards: 3,587
– Touchdowns: 27
– Interceptions: 11
– Yards per Attempt: 7.0
– Quarterback Rating: 91.8

**Rushing Comparison:**

*2022 Rodgers:*
– Rushes: 34
– Yards: 94
– Touchdowns: 1

*2023 Love:*
– Rushes: 45
– Yards: 246
– Touchdowns: 3

**Record Through 15 Games:**

*2022 Rodgers:*
– 7-8-0

*2023 Love:*
– 7-8-0

**Notable Achievements:**

– 300 Yard Passing Games:
– *2022 Rodgers:* 0
– *2023 Love:* 1

– Games with 100 or Higher QB Rating:
– *2022 Rodgers:* 3
– *2023 Love:* 8

**Looking Ahead: Comparing Rodgers and Love**

While a healthy Rodgers’ potential with the Jets remains uncertain, Love still has two games to play this season. If the Packers secure a victory in Week 17 against the Vikings, Love could find himself in a situation similar to Rodgers in 2022: win the game, and playoff hopes remain alive.

As Rodgers, now 40, expresses intent to play in 2024, Love, with one year left on his contract, eyes the 2024 season as the Packers’ starting quarterback. Negotiations for a long-term deal may unfold after May.

Despite the remaining games, Love has closely mirrored Rodgers’ 2022 numbers during this transitional season. The question lingers: can Love evolve into an elite quarterback like Rodgers? While he has room for improvement in footwork and consistency, his talent suggests he could become, at the very least, a quality starting quarterback in the league, with the potential for more.