The Green Bay Packers steamrolled the defending AFC champions during "America's Game of the Week" on FOX in Week 9, using an avalanche of takeaways and Jordan Love touchdowns to bury the New England Patriots by a 45-27 final on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. The 45 points set the new record for points allowed by the Patriots in a game at Gillette Stadium. More importantly, the Packers have won five of the last six games after a 1-2 start and now look formidable at 6-3 after nine games.

Instant analysis of the Packers' impressive win in New England:

Final score: Packers 45, Patriots 27

It was over when...

Isaiah McDuffie forced and recovered a fumble, and Jordan Love hit Christian Watson for a 39-yard touchdown pass one play later to put the Packers up 42-14 in the third quarter. An early dagger in New England.

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Key stats

The Packers scored 22 points off takeaways. Of Jordan Love's 372 passing yards, 335 went to Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, who were open from start to finish and consistently terrorized cornerback Christian Gonzalez. The Packers finally rushed for over 100 yards in a game, snapping an eight-game streak to start 2026.

Jordan Love watch

This will go down as one of Love's most impressive games as a pro quarterback. He produced four total scores and a passer rating of 153.2 while leading the Packers to 45 total points in a convincing win over the defending AFC champs with Tom Brady in the building. Love completed 79 percent of his passes and averaged 12.8 yards per attempt and 16.2 yards per completion. His day ended with over nine minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Packers leading by 24. It was nothing short of an elite performance, and one that should vault Love right into the MVP race at the midseason mark.

Injury updates

Running back Josh Jacobs suffered a hand injury and did not return. Linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper suffered a chest injury early in the game and was ruled out at halftime. Slot corner Javon Bullard was in and out of the lineup. Safety Evan Williams was shaken up after a hit in the third quarter but returned. Receiver Bo Melton was evaluated for a concussion. Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie was shaken up late.

What's next

The Packers will welcome the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings to Lambeau Field on Sunday in Week 10. The Vikings are hosting the Buffalo Bills on "Monday Night Football" to finish Week 9, so the Packers will have a slight rest/prep advantage.