Jordan Love Hit with Disrespectful Ranking Among Top NFL Quarterbacks
Green Bay, WI – May 14, 2025
Jordan Love, the Green Bay Packers’ quarterback, has sparked heated debates across NFL media after being shockingly undervalued in a recent ranking of the league’s top quarterbacks for the 2025 season. Despite leading the Packers to the playoffs in two consecutive seasons and posting 4,159 passing yards with 32 touchdowns in 2024, Love finds himself ranked below rookies and quarterbacks with less impressive resumes. This perceived disrespect has ignited outrage among Packers fans and highlights a persistent trend: overlooking Love’s tangible contributions due to the towering legacy of his predecessors.
Context: Jordan Love’s Journey
Selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Jordan Love entered Green Bay under immense pressure to follow in the footsteps of two Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, both former NFL MVPs. For his first three seasons (2020–2022), Love was primarily a backup to Rodgers, seeing limited action and facing widespread skepticism about his potential. However, since taking over as the starter in 2023, Love has silenced doubters with remarkable growth.
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2023 Season: Love guided the Packers to a 9-8 record, securing a stunning upset over the Dallas Cowboys in the wild-card round of the playoffs, though they fell to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round.
2024 Season: He elevated his game further, throwing for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, with a 68.7% completion rate, per ESPN. Love led the Packers back to the playoffs, despite a wild-card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He also added 3 rushing touchdowns, showcasing his versatility and poise under pressure.
These stats, combined with his ability to lead a young roster, positioned Love as a candidate for the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL. Yet, a recent ranking by FanDuel, released on May 10, 2025, placed Love at a stunning No. 14, behind Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders’ rookie) and Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints), fueling controversy.
The Controversial Ranking
FanDuel’s ranking, unveiled on May 10, 2025, has sparked a firestorm of criticism on social media and among NFL analysts. Key points of contention include:
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Jayden Daniels Outranks Love: Daniels, the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year, was placed above Love due to his impressive debut season with the Commanders (10-7 record and a playoff berth). However, Daniels lacks experience in high-stakes games compared to Love, and his success is largely based on potential rather than proven results. A post on X by @PackersFan123 (May 11, 2025) called the ranking “ridiculous,” noting that Love has 18 wins over two seasons as a starter, compared to Daniels’ 10 in one.
Derek Carr Near Top 10?: FanDuel positioned Derek Carr, who has averaged 6 wins per season over the past three years, as “close to the top 10,” while Love, with an average of 9 wins per season and two playoff appearances, languished at No. 14. This raised questions about the ranking’s criteria, especially since Carr has never won a playoff game in his career.
Unfair Comparisons: Love was ranked below quarterbacks like C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) and Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears), who have garnered media hype for their flashy play but lack Love’s consistent playoff success. A Bleacher Report article (April 15, 2025) even placed Love below Tua Tagovailoa, who has faced criticism for failing to advance past the wild-card round with the Miami Dolphins.
Packers fans have been vocal in their frustration. A post on X by @GreenBay4Life (May 13, 2025) declared: “Jordan Love has better stats, leads a younger team, and has won in the playoffs, yet you rank him below Derek Carr? Wake up!” The sentiment reflects a broader sense that Love is being unfairly overlooked because the Packers lack the “glamour” of other franchises.
A History of Being Undervalued
This isn’t the first time Jordan Love has been disrespected by the media. Since being drafted 26th overall in 2020, he has faced relentless scrutiny:
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Controversial Draft Pick: The Packers’ decision to select Love while Rodgers was still at his peak was widely criticized. A Sports Illustrated article (April 1, 2020) labeled Love a “needless gamble” due to his modest college stats at Utah State (7,933 yards, 60 TDs over three seasons).
Backup Years: During his three years as Rodgers’ backup, Love was unfavorably compared to the four-time MVP, with many doubting his readiness. A CBS Sports ranking (June 10, 2022) placed Love at No. 28 among NFL quarterbacks, below even backups like Teddy Bridgewater.
First Year as Starter: Despite leading the Packers to the playoffs in 2023, Love was excluded from the top 15 quarterbacks in some preseason rankings for 2024, including one by Chris Simms.
Yet, Love has consistently proven his detractors wrong. A Packers.com article (January 7, 2025) quoted head coach Matt LaFleur: “Jordan has grown tremendously. He’s not just a talented quarterback but a true leader who pushes this team forward in tough moments.”
Why This Ranking Is Disrespectful
FanDuel’s ranking of Jordan Love at No. 14 is disrespectful for several reasons:
1. Superior Performance
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Impressive Stats: With 4,159 passing yards, 32 touchdowns, and a 68.7% completion rate in 2024, Love ranks among the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, per Pro-Football-Reference. He outperforms many quarterbacks ranked above him, such as Derek Carr (3,878 yards, 25 TDs) and Tua Tagovailoa (4,214 yards but only one playoff appearance).
Playoff Success: Love secured a wild-card win against the Cowboys in 2023, throwing for 272 yards and 3 touchdowns. In contrast, Jayden Daniels and several others in FanDuel’s top 10 have yet to win a postseason game.
Clutch Ability: Love’s 3 rushing touchdowns in 2024 highlight his ability to make plays in high-pressure situations, akin to Jalen Hurts, who faced similar disrespect but earned Super Bowl MVP honors.
2. Leading a Young Roster
The Packers boast one of the NFL’s youngest rosters, with key players like Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Josh Jacobs all under 27. Love has excelled as a leader, working with offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich to maximize this group’s potential. According to Forbes (July 9, 2024), Love “has transformed the Packers’ offense into a balanced machine, capable of deep passes and controlling game tempo.”
Compared to Daniels, who benefits from a strong Commanders offense, or Carr, who relies on stars like Chris Olave, Love operates with a less experienced supporting cast yet delivers comparable results. This underscores his leadership, which FanDuel’s ranking fails to acknowledge.
3. Unfair Rookie Bias
Ranking Jayden Daniels above Love mirrors the case of Jalen Hurts, who was similarly placed below Daniels in a FanDuel ranking (Inside The Iggles, May 9, 2025). Daniels had an outstanding rookie season (10 wins, playoff berth), but his lack of experience in big games and reliance on potential over proven results make his higher ranking questionable. The media’s preference for hyped rookies like Daniels or C.J. Stroud often overshadows Love’s steady postseason track record.
Impact and Reactions
The disrespectful ranking has galvanized Packers fans and some analysts:
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Fan Outrage: Posts on X, such as one from @GreenBay4Life (May 13, 2025), demanded: “Jordan Love takes us to the playoffs with a young roster, but FanDuel ranks him below Derek Carr? Get real!” Fans feel Love is being unfairly ignored due to the Packers’ lack of a flashy media narrative.
Analyst Support: A The Athletic article (May 12, 2025) argued that Love deserves a top-10 spot based on his stats and growth. Writer Matt Schneidman noted: “Love is not just the Packers’ future but one of the most dependable quarterbacks in the game today.”
Motivation for Love: Like Jalen Hurts, Love may use this slight as fuel. An ESPN article (January 10, 2025) quoted Love: “I don’t worry about what people say. I just want to win and take this team further.”
Love’s Importance to the Packers
As the 2025 season approaches, Jordan Love remains the heart of the Packers’ offense. The addition of Aaron Banks (offensive guard, $77 million contract) is expected to bolster protection for Love, allowing him to maximize his potential, per Wisconsin Sports Heroics (May 14, 2025). With a challenging schedule featuring matchups against the Philadelphia Eagles (Super Bowl LIX champions) and Kansas City Chiefs, Love will need to continue proving he’s among the NFL’s elite.
FanDuel’s ranking may not reflect Love’s value, but his on-field performance—from pinpoint passes to leadership under pressure—speaks volumes. As head coach Matt LaFleur said in a Packers.com article (January 7, 2025): “Jordan is the guy we trust to lead this team to new heights.”
Conclusion
Jordan Love is being unfairly treated in NFL quarterback rankings, with FanDuel’s No. 14 placement as a glaring example. Despite leading the Packers to the playoffs in two straight seasons, throwing over 4,000 yards, and showcasing exceptional leadership, Love is ranked below rookies like Jayden Daniels and underachieving veterans like Derek Carr. This disrespect is not new, but it continues to fuel Love and Packers fans to prove his worth. As the 2025 season kicks off, Love has a golden opportunity to turn criticism into motivation, leading Green Bay closer to a Super Bowl and cementing his status as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks.
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