Green Bay Packers Fans could have started wrapping Christmas presents for their loved ones as their team dominated the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, 34-0.
the Saints Defense He had no answer for Packers running back Josh Jacobs and as they approached the red zone on each drive, they still came away with no points. Paired together, the struggles turned into a frustrating late-season loss for a season that was 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 Romer)
The Packers looked good early and often on their way to clinching a playoff spot.
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. Jacobs was then rewarded with a touchdown of his own on the team's second run of the game.
Before anyone knew it, Green Bay was up 21-0 and the halftime whistle had blown. Aside from two field goals in the second half, that was all the Packers needed to win the game and improve to 11-4.
Love was 16 of 28 with 182 yards and a touchdown pass.
Jacobs, Emmanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks each had rushing touchdowns. Jacobs led everyone with 68 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 tackle Devonte White (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. . (AP Photo/Mike Romer)
Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler finished 15 of 30 with 153 yards and an interception. He led the team with 28 receiving 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 goals. Foster Morrow had a 33-yard run to lead the team.
The NFC North has been really competitive. The Packers have one of the best records in football but find themselves in third place in the division because Detroit Lions The Minnesota Vikings are both 13-2. Both teams have also secured playoff positions.
New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Morrow (87) catches a pass against Green Bay Packers linebacker Eric Wilson (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Maury Gash)
Green Bay has one more win than the Washington Commanders, giving them the No. 6 seed in the playoffs if the regular season ends Monday night. The Packers clinched a playoff spot.
The Saints have endured a coaching change and a slew of injuries to most of their key players. If they were a little lucky, they could have been in the NFC South division race with the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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For now, the Falcons still hold the key to a playoff berth.
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