Love throws 3 TDs, Jacobs scores twice as Packers rout Vikings 45-12

Green Bay, WI - Jordan Love connected with Matthew Golden for a 98-yard touchdown, the longest completion of the game, and Josh Jacobs scored twice on the ground as the Green Bay Packers overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings 45-12 in Week 10.

The Packers' offense had multiple ways to stretch the margin. Love threw all three of his touchdown passes in the second quarter, Jacobs delivered scoring runs from 35 and 12 yards, and backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed all eight of his attempts while adding another touchdown pass.

Love's first scoring connection was the most explosive play of the afternoon. With 5:51 remaining in the second quarter, he found Golden for the 98-yard touchdown. Golden finished with a game-high 190 receiving yards, while Love completed 10 of 14 passes for a game-high 233 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. His 123.5 passer rating reflected an efficient outing highlighted by the game-long connection.

"Ninety-eight yards is a big play in any game," Love said. "Matthew and I were on the same page, and we finished it. We were able to stay efficient and get the ball to different people."

Love later threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Ben Vansumeren with 1:56 left in the second quarter. He connected with Luke Musgrave for a 21-yard score with 34 seconds remaining in the period, completing a three-touchdown quarter for the Green Bay quarterback.

Jacobs gave the Packers a different source of production. He handled a game-high 24 carries and finished with a game-high 127 rushing yards. His 35-yard touchdown with 1:42 remaining in the third quarter matched the longest rush of the game, and he scored again on a 12-yard run with 4:26 left in the fourth.

"With that many carries, you have to stay disciplined and make each one count," Jacobs said. "I was able to get into a rhythm, and finishing with two touchdowns makes the workload feel worthwhile."

The third quarter also featured long-range kicking from both teams. Trey Smack made a 52-yard field goal for Green Bay with 7:13 remaining, while Will Reichard converted from 57 yards for Minnesota at the 4:31 mark.

Green Bay maintained its passing efficiency after Taylor entered. He went 8-for-8 for 124 yards, a touchdown and a perfect 158.3 passer rating. With 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter, Taylor found Tucker Kraft for a 2-yard touchdown.

That balance showed up in the team totals. The Packers produced 468 offensive yards, including 331 passing and 137 rushing, while recording 20 first downs. They converted six of 10 third downs and their only fourth-down attempt. Green Bay reached the red zone seven times and scored three touchdowns on those possessions.

Minnesota finished with 293 offensive yards. Kyler Murray completed 21 of 41 passes for 228 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, while the Packers' defense recorded four sacks. Jordan Mason supplied 83 yards on 15 carries, and Justin Jefferson led the Vikings with 78 receiving yards.

Murray's touchdown came on a 4-yard pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:21 remaining in the fourth quarter. Jennings finished with two receptions for six yards and the score. Minnesota reached the red zone five times but came away with one touchdown and one field goal.

"We moved the ball at times, but we didn't finish enough of the opportunities we had," Murray said. "The interceptions are on me. Against a team producing points like that, we have to be much cleaner."

The Vikings converted six of 13 third downs but went 1-for-4 on fourth down. Minnesota's defense matched Green Bay with four sacks and also intercepted Love, but the Packers finished with 175 more offensive yards and scored six touchdowns in the 33-point victory.

Green Bay entered the game with one straight win and now has consecutive victories after improving on its 5-4 start. Minnesota, which arrived on a two-game losing streak, was unable to reverse course against a Packers offense that generated four passing touchdowns and two rushing scores.

Up Next

Minnesota will travel to face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11 as it looks to rebound, while Green Bay will visit the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12 looking to build on the victory.