Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre offered words of encouragement to quarterback Jordan Love after the team’s season-ending loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Despite Love’s two crucial interceptions, Favre expressed pride in the young quarterback and believes he can surpass even the Packers’ quarterback greats like Favre himself, Bart Starr, and Aaron Rodgers.
In a message on social media, Favre shared his support, saying, “Jordan, keep your chin up because I believe you can be the best Packer QB yet.” The Packers’ season concluded with a 24-21 defeat, marked by Love’s late-game interception to Dre Greenlaw.
While Love’s first season as the starting quarterback had its ups and downs, he played a pivotal role in leading the Packers to the playoffs after overcoming a challenging 2-5 start. Despite the disappointment of the loss, Love showcased promise, throwing 23 touchdown passes and only one interception in nine-plus games.
Love’s performance in the divisional round included consecutive touchdown passes, putting the Packers ahead 21-14. However, a late interception and a missed field goal contributed to the 49ers’ comeback and ended Green Bay’s season.
Coach Matt LaFleur praised Love’s season, acknowledging the disappointment but emphasizing Love’s growth. LaFleur said, “I think he’s had an outstanding season. I couldn’t be more proud of who he is as a man, first and foremost, as a leader of this team.”
While Love’s mistakes played a role, the Packers faced various challenges, including dropped potential interceptions, missed opportunities in the red zone, and defensive lapses. The loss marked the 13th consecutive season without a Super Bowl appearance for the Packers.
Reflecting on the missed opportunities, LaFleur said, “It’s never one play. If one play goes different, we probably have a different result right now.” Despite the disappointment, there’s optimism for Love’s future as he looks to continue developing as the potential successor to Packers quarterback legends.