Green Bay Packers fans would have started wrapping Christmas presents for their loved ones as their team dominated the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, 34-0.
The Protection of the Saints they had no answer for Packers running back Josh Jacobs and as they got closer to the red zone on each drive, they still came up scoreless. The problems have combined to become the latest disappointing loss for a season that is already over.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
The Packers looked good early and often on their way to the playoffs.
Jacobs' rushing attack helped put Green Bay on the board on its first drive. It ended with a Jordan Love 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks. Then, Jacobs was rewarded with a hit on the team's second walk of the game.
Before anyone knew it, Green Bay was up 21-0 and the halftime whistle blew. Aside from two second half field goals, it was all the Packers needed to win the game and improve to 11-4.
Love was 16-of-28 with 182 passing yards and a touchdown.
Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks each had a rushing performance. Jacobs led all with 68 rushing yards. Jayden Reed had three catches for 76 yards. Wicks had three catches for 13 yards.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) is sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive end Devonte Wyatt (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler finished 15-of-30 for 153 yards and a touchdown. He led the team with 28 rushing yards. He was fired three times. New Orleans ran the ball just 20 times.
Jordan Mims had five catches, leading the team, but only had 16 yards. No other player had more than two catches. Foster Moreau had 33 receiving yards to lead the team.
It's been a very competitive NFC North. The Packers have one of the best records in football but find themselves in third place in the division because they Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings are both 13-2. Both teams have also completed the playoffs.
New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau (87) rushes against Green Bay Packers linebacker Eric Wilson (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Green Bay has one win over the Washington Commanders, giving them the No. 1 seed. 6 in the playoffs if the regular season ends Monday night. The Packers clinched the playoff spot.
The Saints have been hurt by a coaching change and several injuries to their key players. If they were lucky, they would be in the NFC South race with the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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For now, the Falcons hold the key to the playoffs.
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