Packers offense: Green Bay drops 45 in Foxborough
Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and the Packers capitalized on four Patriots turnovers to win 45-27.
By Adriana Abebe ·
The New England Patriots allowed a franchise record number of points at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. The Green Bay Packers scored 45 points in their 27-45 loss, marking the most points the Patriots have surrendered in a regular season game at home since 1993.
The Packers have struggled with consistency this season. They entered the game as the NFL team with the lowest rushing average, averaging 60.6 yards per game. On Sunday, they rushed for 129 yards. They also had not scored 45 points or more, nor gained 450 total yards, since November 1962.
Jordan Love led the Packers in a high-volume attack. He completed 21 of 31 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for a score. Love completed three passes of at least 43 yards and seven of 28 or more yards. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur noted that Love makes low-percentage throws look routine.
The Patriots gave the ball away four times. Packers defensive backs Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams each recorded an interception. The Packers scored 21 points on those turnovers. Drake Maye threw three interceptions while completing 21 of 38 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns. Maye had thrown just one interception in his previous four games.
Christian Watson caught seven passes for 171 yards and a touchdown. Matthew Golden had 10 receptions for 164 yards and a score. Kaleb Johnson and Savion Williams also added rushing and receiving touchdowns respectively for Green Bay.
The Packers improved to 6-3 with their fifth win in six games. The Patriots dropped to 5-4. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said his team was beaten badly. Maye acknowledged the turnovers as a key difference between winning and losing.
The Packers will play their next game on Monday, November 16. The Patriots will play on Monday, November 16. Both teams remain in the AFC and NFC North divisions respectively.
