Live Updates: Packers Beat Jaguars 30-27; Jordan Love Injured

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers (5-2) are going for their fourth consecutive victory as they battle Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5) on Sunday. Follow along for updates.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass to running back Josh Jacobs (8) against the Jacksonville Jaguars. / Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers (5-2) will try to earn a fourth consecutive victory when they play at the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5) on Sunday. Follow along for updates, including a bunch of pregame notes.

Final Score

Packers 30, Jaguars 27

Brandon McManus made his second consecutive game-winning field goal.

With the game potentially on the line, Malik Willis went play-action and his Jayden Reed streaking up the right side for a gain of 51 to the Jaguars’ 15. Reed was wide open and picked up about 25 yards after the catch. The Jags didn’t have enough timeouts to get another chance, so Green Bay drained the clock to win the game.

Here is the early game story.

The #Packers beat the Jaguars 30-27 on a last-play field goal. Malik Willis replaced Jordan Love, Edgerrin Cooper made a huge play and Brandon McManus beat his former team on the final play.

Here's the pardon-the-typos early game story. ⬇️https://t.co/go0vdRRb3w

— Bill Huber (@BillHuberNFL) October 27, 2024

Fourth Quarter

Packers 27, Jaguars 27 (1:48 remaining)

This was too easy, with Trevor Lawrence starting the drive with completions of 12, 25 and 20 yards. Later, Lawrence hit tight end Brenton Strange for 21 against Edgerrin Cooper to the 14. One play later, Lawrence threw a jump ball to tight end Evan Engram. Keisean Nixon didn’t turn his head, Jaire Alexander pulled up and Engram had the touchdown. The Jags kicked the extra point to tie the game.

Packers 27, Jaguars 20 (3:50 remaining)

The Packers needed some first downs to drain some of the clock. Instead, they went three-and-out. Josh Jacobs was stuffed on first and second down and Josh Hines-Allen sacked Malik Willis on third down. It will be up the defense with about 4 minutes to go. Daniel Whelan picked a fine time for a 62-yard punt.

Packers 27, Jaguars 20 (5:36 remaining)

Cam Little’s 47-yard field goal made it a one-score game. The Packers missed six tackles on the drive, including on 21-yard pass to tight end Brenton Strange and a 14-yard run by Tank Bigsby. On third-and-3, the shotgun snap hit Trevor Lawrence in the shin – it might have hit the in-motion player. Jacksonville recovered and kicked the field goal.

Packers 27, Jaguars 17 (9:40 remaining)

The Packers gained a couple first downs, with Josh Jacobs gaining 19 yards on two carries while breaking three tackles, and should have had another but Romeo Doubs dropped an easy one at the Jaguars’ 40.

Packers 27, Jaguars 17 (13:05 remaining)

Edgerrin Cooper strikes again. Trevor Lawrence threw a big-time pass to Christian Kirk on third-and-11. Kirk had it for what would have been a gain of about 45 or 50 but Cooper – who forced a fumble that set up a touchdown moments earlier – poked it loose at the last moment to force a punt.

Packers 27, Jaguars 17 (14:06 remaining)

On the second play of the fourth quarter, the Jaguars faced third-and-7. Edgerrin Cooper blitzed and poked the ball loose from Trevor Lawrence while hauling him down for a sack. Devonte Wyatt recovered at the Jaguars’ 5.

One play later, Green Bay was in the end zone. Malik Willis faked the handoff to Josh Jacobs and tight end Tucker Kraft engaged defensive end Travon Walker in pass protection. Kraft shed Walker, was wide open at the 6 and hopped his way into the end zone.

Third Quarter

Packers 20, Jaguars 17 (0:21 remaining)

Josh Jacobs broke two tackles and went 38 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. He broke tackles by De’Andre Prince at the 33 and linebacker Ventrell Miller at about the 30, then won the race to the end zone with a bit of help from Christian Watson. Earlier in the drive, Willis turned a potential sack into a gain of 20 with a scramble in which he picked up a block from Jayden Reed.

Jordan Love Questionable

Packers quarterback Jordan Love is questionable to return due to a groin injury, not a knee injury. Malik Willis is in the game.

Safety Evan Williams (hamstring) is out.

Jaguars 17, Packers 13 (5:10 remaining)

The Packers are in trouble. The Jaguars are in front on Trevor Lawrence’s 14-yard touchdown pass to Brian Thomas, who faked a corner route, ran to the post and was wide open vs. Javon Bullard against the vacated middle of the defense. Earlier in the drive, Christian Kirk beat Bullard for a catch-and-run of 26; Bullard’s missed tackle tackled on an additional 10 yards.

Packers 13, Jaguars 10 (10:43 remaining)

On third-and-9 with Jordan Love out of the lineup, Malik Willis scrambled for a few yards and the Packers punt it back to the Jaguars. It might be up to the defense to win this game.

Packers 13, Jaguars 10 (12:07 remaining)

On a second-down completion to Josh Jacobs, Jordan Love retreated awkwardly. He ran into Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker after the play – it wasn’t much contact – but Love went down.

“He can’t really move so there’s going to be some limitations,” coach Matt LaFleur told Fox at halftime.

On third-and-9, Malik Willis is in the game.

Packers 13, Jaguars 10 (13:31 remaining)

The Jaguars went three-and-out, with running back D’Ernest Johnson unable to pull in Trevor Lawrence’s wayward pass on third-and-2.

Halftime

Packers 13, Jaguars 10

Green Bay leads by three points despite an 80-yard advantage in total offense. Why? They were 1-of-6 on third down and 1-of-4 in the red zone. On one of those red-zone failures, Jacksonville earned its first goal-to-go stop of the season.

Jordan Love is 12-of-20 for 184 yards but threw his ninth interceptions of the season to a defense that had only one all season.

Second Quarter

Packers 13, Jaguars 10 (0:03 remaining)

Trevor Lawrence shredded the Packers with a 23-yard completion to Parker Washington and 28 yards to Brian Thomas. On the play to Thomas, he somehow got free between three defenders for an easy completion. Cam Little made a 39-yard field goal.

Injury update: Packers S Evan Williams (hamstring) is questionable.

Packers 13, Jaguars 7 (0:54 remaining)

This was a key drive, with Jacksonville set to get the ball to start the second half. First, Jordan Love hit Christian Watson for 12. On second-and-10, the Jaguars blitzed, running back Chris Brooks stopped it cold and Love hit Romeo Doubs, who made an incredible all-hands catch for 25. The drive stalled, though. On third-and-5, Josh Hines-Allen and Tyler Lacy came through the line, with Lacy hitting Love and forcing a throwaway. So, Brandon McManus hit a 46-yard field goal. But the Jaguars were called for delay of game with their quick movement on the field goal, giving Green Bay a first down at the Jags’ 23 with 1:12 to go.

The Packers failed to take advantage, though, with Christian Watson catching Love’s pass on third-and-7 well out of bounds. McManus hit from 38.

Packers 10, Jaguars 7 (2:37 remaining)

Jacksonville had no first downs on its first four series but went 70 yards to get back in the game. On the first play, Trevor Lawrence hit Brian Thomas for 33 – Xavier McKinney almost had the interception. Then it was a parade of missed tackles. By our count, the Packers missed seven on the drive, including Edgerrin Cooper whiffing on Lawrence’s 6-yard touchdown run. In fact, Green Bay missed at least one tackle on every play of the series.

The Jags will get the ball to start the second half, so this will be a key drive for Green Bay to extend its lead.

Packers 10, Jaguars 0 (6:03 remaining)

On second down from the 26, Jordan Love extended the play to his right and found tight end Tucker Kraft open at the Jags’ 45. Kraft dodged a tackle at the catch, then stiff-armed safety Andrew Cisco several times to gain 36 yards after the catch for a gain of 67 to the 9. Love struggled to stay on his feet, his left leg obviously an issue. The drive stalled, though – an illegal shift on first down didn’t help – and Brandon McManus kicked a 31-yard field goal.

Packers 7, Jaguars 0 (9:24 remaining)

On third-and-2, Trevor Lawrence threw a pass to the flat to Tank Bigsby. Evan Williams blew it up, with Edgerrin Cooper and Isaiah McDuffie cleaning it up for a loss of 1. The Jaguars do not have a first down.

Packers 7, Jaguars 0 (11:31 remaining)

Josh Jacobs scored one of the easiest touchdowns of his, with center Josh Myers and right guard Sean Rhyan opening a huge hole for a 3-yard touchdown. On third-and-7, Romeo Doubs drew pass interference on Montaric Brown. Doubs got open on a corner route and all Brown could do was grab. The 21-yard penalty made it first-and-goal at the 3, and Jacobs scored on the next play.

Packers 0, Jaguars 0 (12:56 remaining)

Xavier McKinney’s two-game streak without an interception has come to an end. The incredible safety was waiting on Trevor Lawrence’s pass to Christian Kirk for the pick. It’s Packers ball at Jacksonville’s 28.

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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 27, 2024

Packers 0, Jaguars 0 (13:58 remaining)

With the Packers in scoring position, Love’s out-breaker to Romeo Doubs was intercepted at the sideline by rookie cornerback Jarrian Jones at Green Bay’s 6. Love entered the game with an NFL-high eight interceptions; the Jaguars had an NFL-low one interception.

At least the Packers flipped the field. The big play was the first play. Starting at their 8, Love had a month of Sundays in the pocket before hitting Romeo Doubs deep for 29. Two plays later, Doubs was wide open on an in-breaker against Darnell Savage for 18 more. Later, on third-and-5, Love hit Christian Watson for 6. On the next play, a limping Love made an awkward handoff to Josh Jacobs, with Jacobs losing 2. On the first play of the second quarter, third-and-8 from the Jaguars’ 20, Travon Walker was flagged for illegal hands to the face when he popped off right tackle Zach Tom’s helmet.

Injury update: Jaguars CB Ronald Darby (hip) is questionable.

First Quarter

Packers 0, Jaguars 0 (6:11 remaining)

With the Jaguars starting at midfield, the defense got a key three-and-out. Jordan Love is out of the medical tent and back into the game. Green Bay will start at its 8.

Packers 0, Jaguars 0 (8:15 remaining)

Jayden Reed couldn’t quite reel in a pass on third-and-5, so the Packers went three-and-out. Pinned at their own 2 to start the drive, Daniel Whelan’s punt gave the ball to the Jaguars at the 50.

Worth monitoring: Jordan Love, who tweaked something in his left leg on a third-down incompletion on the opening drive, clearly is not himself. Love, of course, missed two games with a sprained MCL in his left knee sustained in Week 1. He went into the blue medical tent after the series but appears set to come back in for the next possession.

Packers 0, Jaguars 0 (9:54 remaining)

The Packers forced a three-and-out. Preston Smith had an excellent pressure to force an incompletion on second down and the rush flushed Trevor Lawrence out of the pocket oon third down.

The Packers will start at their 2 after punter Logan Cooke’s exquisite 74-yard punt. Jordan Love, who landed awkwardly on a third-down pass on the first series, is back in at quarterback.

Packers 0, Jaguars 0 (11:31 remaining)

Green Bay took the ball for a second consecutive week and got nothing out of it. After one first down, Josh Jacobs gained for 16 yards on third-and-3 but guard Sean Rhyan was flagged for holding well downfield. On third-and-8, right tackle Zach Tom was flagged for holding, Jordan Love threw incomplete and limped off field.

Packers Win Toss, Start With Ball

For the second consecutive week, coach Matt LaFleur will roll his offense onto the field to start the game, perhaps wanting to see Jordan Love face the NFL’s worst pass defense.

Let’s get it!#GBvsJAX pic.twitter.com/OFq7m4vEhR

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 27, 2024

National Tight Ends Day

It’s National Tight Ends Day. (It’s also Visit a Cemetery Day, National American Beer Day and National Black Cat Day.)

The Packers and Jaguars have game-changers at the position.

For Green Bay, it’s Tucker Kraft, who in Green Bay’s spread-the-ball attack has 21 receptions for 264 yards and four touchdowns. Only San Francisco’s George Kittle (five) has more touchdowns among tight ends.

Among 35 tight ends who have been targeted at least 15 times, Kraft is fifth in yards per catch (12.6) and second in passer rating when targeted (131.6).

Impressively, his 9.38 yards after the catch per catch ranks fourth among non-running backs (and second among tight ends), according to NFL stats, and he is No. 1 among tight ends with eight missed tackles, according to PFF.

The Jaguars have a star in Evan Engram. He caught 114 passes last season, second-most for a tight end in NFL history. In his two games back from injured reserve, he has caught all 15 targets.

Both defenses have been a bit soft against tight ends. Green Bay has allowed the seventh-most receptions and receiving yards against tight ends, while Jacksonville has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards and most (tied) touchdowns.

“He’s a game changer, because you just don’t see too many tight ends with that speed,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said of Engram.

Packers-Jaguars Inactives

Devonte Wyatt is back for the #Packers, Quay Walker is out and some notes from Edgerrin Cooper.https://t.co/QGzpqFSjI0

— Bill Huber (@BillHuberNFL) October 27, 2024

It’s Time for Jordan Love To Get Hot

Green Bay has won three in a row, which is good. What’s better is there is room to grow.

The inconsistency on offense is what’s keeping the team from reaching peak performance. Jordan Love, who is first in touchdown percentage but 29th out of 32 qualifying quarterbacks in interception percentage, has played too inconsistently. He has only one game with a 100 passer rating this season.

However, after failing to hit 60.0 percent in his first three starts, he completed 68.8 percent of his passes against Arizona and 72.7 percent of his passes against Houston the last two games.

With a game looming against the powerhouse Lions next week, it’s imperative for Love to start finding his groove. Detroit is No. 5 in opponent passer rating. After the bye, the Packers will play four consecutive elite pass defenses with Chicago (No. 1), San Francisco (No. 4), Miami (No. 3) and a rematch against Detroit.

After a game at Seattle, the season will conclude against New Orleans (No. 2) and rematches against Minnesota (No. 11) and Chicago.

The Jaguars are 32nd in opponent passer rating.

“I think we’re in a good place,” Love said this week. “I think the biggest thing we’ve got to clean up as a whole is just consistency. I think when we get more consistent in hitting on every play we have an opportunity to, good things will happen. You see the explosive plays. The big-play kind of mentality we have is to go hunt those explosive plays. We’ve got a lot of playmakers who are making some big-time plays. That’s very exciting to see.

“The biggest thing for us is just finding that consistency, trying to go and not having any drives where it’s those three-and-out drives where you’re out there quickly back on the sideline. Just try and build on every little thing, keep stacking the details will be huge for us.”

Jordan Love Chasing Young-Guy History

Last week, Jordan Love threw his 50th career touchdown pass. On Sunday, he’s got a chance to join an elite list.

Love is seeking his 10th consecutive game with at least two touchdown passes. If he does so, he’ll join sure-fire Hall of Famer Patrick Mahomes (14 games) and Hall of Famers Brett Favre (12) and Dan Marino (10) as the only quarterbacks younger than 26 with a two-touchdown streak of 10-plus games.

There will be opportunities against a Jaguars defense that has allowed 16 touchdown passes and intercepted just one pass. Statistically, it is one of the worst pass defenses in NFL history.

“We’re going to keep building, keep working throughout the week,” Love said. “Every week, there’s new challenges, new things we need to focus on, especially as an offense.

“I think this week the big thing for us is just consistency like I talked about, try to keep building that. There were some things that weren’t as good, but I think we also did some really good things. You just take those mistakes, learn from them, grow from them and understand why some of those things happen.”

This week's Big Matchup: #Packers QB Jordan Love against statistically one of the worst pass defenses in NFL history. ⬇️https://t.co/pAf6QoEsal

— Bill Huber (@BillHuberNFL) October 27, 2024

Strength vs. Strength

Green Bay fields one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL, ranking fifth with 155.0 yards per game and sixth with 4.98 yards per carry. Josh Jacobs is fourth with 540 rushing yards.

Through seven games, the Packers have rushed for 1,085 yards. That’s their best mark since 1978. Impressively, that 4.98-yard average is their best since 1963.

They’ll be challenged by a Jacksonville defense that is seventh in rushing yards per carry (4.15) and just regained the services of linebacker Foye Oluokun, who led the NFL in tackles in 2021 and 2022 and solo tackles in 2023.

“They’re very physical inside,” offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said. “They do a good job compressing the edges and keeping the ball inside. So, their interior guys do a good job. Their linebackers are very aggressive and physical, I think they make a lot of plays on the ball, just filling gaps and things like that.”

Young Jaguars Star

Jaguars first-round pick Brian Thomas is in a league of his own in this year’s terrific receiving class.

Thomas ranks second in receptions, first in receiving yards, second in yards per catch and first in touchdowns. On passes thrown 20-plus yards downfield, he has more yards than the three top-10 draft picks, the Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison, the Giants’ Malik Nabers and the Bears’ Rome Odunze, combined.

“I’ve been super-impressed,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “Every week on the big-play reel making these explosive gains.”

Among rookie receivers since 2000, Thomas’ 513 receiving yards trail only the Bengals’ JaMarr Chase (754 in 2021), the Giants’ Odell Beckham (609 in 2014), the Saints’ Marques Colston (577 in 2006) and the Bengals’ A.J. Green (516 in 2011).

Back From London

The Jaguars are back in Jacksonville after playing the last two weeks in London.

“Yeah, I was thinking about that earlier,” Packers safety Xavier McKinney said. “It’s going to be a challenge for them. Being in London the last two weeks, obviously, the time difference so it’s going to be a challenge getting back to the normal rhythm of things.

“But they’re professionals just how we are, so we know that it’s going to be a challenge but I’m sure they’re doing the right things to be able to get back on track of being back in the States.”

According to The Action Network’s Evan Abrams, the Jaguars and Patriots are the 25th and 26th teams to play the week after a trip to London instead of taking their bye. Jet lag? Nope. The previous 24 teams are 16-8.

Jacksonville has won in its return game from London the past two years.

Packers-Jaguars: How to Watch

Date and time: Sunday at noon.

Records: The Packers are 5-2 and the Jaguars are 2-5.

TV: Fox with Kevin Albert (play by play) Jonathan Vilma (analyst) and Megan Olivi (sideline).

Is the game on TV where you live?: The Upper Midwest will get to watch the game. Here’s the broadcast map from 506 Sports.

Radio: Here’s the list of Packers Radio Network stations, featuring Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren on the call. You can listen on Sirius Satellite Radio on Channels 94 and 386 or through the app.

Where: EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.

Weather: Partly cloudy and a high of 80.

Tickets: If you’re in the Jacksonville area, tickets as of Sunday morning start at $113 at SI Tickets, where there are no fees.

The line: The Packers are 3.5-point favorites at DraftKings. The line was 4.5 earlier in the week. The spread is 3.5 at FanDuel, as well, with most of the bets and money on Green Bay. The 49.5 over/under the highest on the board.

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is 2-7 against the spread at home the last two seasons, according to The Action Network.

Power rankings: In Packers On SI’s Consensus NFL Power Rankings, the Packers come in at sixth this week. In the On SI NFL Power Rankings, Green Bay is seventh and Jacksonville is 29th.

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— Bill Huber (@BillHuberNFL) October 27, 2024

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