April 5, 2025 – Green Bay, Wisconsin – In a jaw-dropping display of skill, poise, and precision, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love etched his name into the annals of NFL history with an unforgettable performance against the rival Chicago Bears, leading the Packers to a thrilling 45-24 victory at Lambeau Field.
Love, the third-year quarterback who had been under intense scrutiny following Aaron Rodgers’ departure, had arguably the best game of his career—one that instantly catapulted him into the league’s elite. The young quarterback threw five touchdowns, breaking several records along the way, as Green Bay overcame an early deficit to dominate the Bears in front of a roaring home crowd.
A Record-Breaking Performance
Jordan Love’s five-touchdown performance not only helped his team secure a vital win in the NFC North but also set multiple personal and franchise records. Love’s five touchdown passes marked the most in a single game by a Green Bay Packers quarterback since Brett Favre’s legendary performances in the ’90s.
The 25-year-old signal-caller also became the first player in NFL history to throw five touchdowns in a game before the age of 26 in a season-opening game, a feat that immediately placed him among the league’s young quarterbacks to watch.
“It feels amazing,” Love said in his post-game interview. “I’ve been working hard for moments like this. But it’s all about the team. We had a great game plan, and my teammates really stepped up to make this happen. It’s just one win, but it’s a big one.”
First Half: A Slow Start, Then a Massive Surge
The gamE didn’t begin with the fireworks that followed. The Packers found themselves in an early 14-7 hole after two early touchdown passes from Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who looked poised to outshine Love early. However, the Packers offense found its rhythm just before halftime, with Love connecting with standout receiver Christian Watson for two quick touchdowns in the second quarter.
In the final minutes of the first half, with the game tied at 14, Love orchestrated a methodical two-minute drill that culminated in a beautiful 22-yard touchdown pass to tight end Luke Musgrave, giving Green Bay a 21-14 lead going into halftime. The Packers’ defense, which had been shaky in the first half, responded with a series of key stops after the break, forcing Fields into uncomfortable situations, and the offense capitalized on their turnovers.
The Second Half: Dominance and Precision
The second half was where Love truly shined. Green Bay came out of the locker room with renewed energy, and Love threw two more touchdowns, one to veteran wideout Randall Cobb and the other to rookie sensation Jayden Reed, to build an insurmountable lead.
Each touchdown was a testament to Love’s growing chemistry with his receiving corps. Cobb, who has been a reliable target for Love since he assumed the starting role, caught a 15-yard strike early in the third quarter to make it 28-14. But it was Love’s connection with the young guns of Green Bay’s offense—Watson, Reed, and Musgrave—that showed off his development and future potential.
By the time Love tossed his fifth and final touchdown of the day, a 35-yard deep ball to Watson, the Packers had a 45-17 lead, with less than four minutes remaining in the game. The Bears managed a consolation touchdown with seconds left, but the outcome was already decided. Love’s stat line for the day—27 completions on 35 attempts, 358 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions—was a career-defining moment.
Breaking Records and Earning Respect
Jordan Love’s five-touchdown performance shattered multiple records for Green Bay. Not only did he surpass the previous single-game touchdown record of four set by both Favre and Rodgers, but Love’s impressive accuracy—completing 77% of his passes—also tied the franchise record for the highest completion percentage in a game with at least 35 attempts.