Jordan Love faces MVP speculation and rising pressure

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love faces increasing scrutiny and pressure as the 2026 NFL season approaches. While some analysts, including FOX Sports’ Steven Ruiz, argue that Love’s MVP odds are undervalued and suggest he has leveled up his game, others point to his postseason struggles.

Love enters the upcoming campaign following a 2025 season where he recorded 3,381 passing yards and led the team to the postseason. However, his playoff run ended with a Wild Card loss to the Chicago Bears. Critics note that unlike predecessors Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, who were Super Bowl champions by age 27, Love has yet to reach an NFC Championship game.

Recent interactions have also highlighted the competitive tension surrounding the quarterback. During a joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals, the Cardinals’ social media account engaged in trolling following a session where the Arizona defense performed well against the Packers' offense.