Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson has been a fixture in the NFL’s top-five quarterback conversation for years, so taking him out of that group is no small call. But Colin Cowherd is ready to do just that.

After watching Jordan Love this season, Cowherd believes the Green Bay Packers quarterback has done enough to take Jackson’s spot. The Fox Sports analyst has been especially impressed by Love’s willingness to take downfield shots without being careless with the football.

Colin Cowherd Replaces Lamar Jackson With Jordan Love in Top-Five QB Rankings

During Monday’s episode of “The Herd,” Cowherd explained why he’s so high on Love, pointing to the quarterback’s aggressive playing style and ability to make big throws without giving the ball away.

“You know how we always have these debates about who’s the top-five quarterback in the NFL? Well, I know who it is now, and it’s time to take Lamar Jackson out and put Jordan Love in,” Cowherd began.

Cowherd went on to compare Love’s aggressive playing style to Joe Burrow’s, who also has a spot in his top five. “What I was watching the last couple of weeks, these numbers are incredible. Like, think about this, super aggressive Joe Burrow,” said the analyst.

Despite having Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins at his disposal, Burrow has attempted 26 passes of at least 20 air yards this season. Love, meanwhile, has thrown 62 such passes, more than twice as many, despite dealing with what Cowherd described as poor pass protection and a struggling running game.

There’s also a reason Cowherd sees a little bit of Packers history in Love’s game. He believes the young quarterback has taken the best parts of the two legends who came before him in Green Bay, combining Brett Favre’s gunslinging mentality with Aaron Rodgers’ precision and decision-making.

“What this kid is doing, he gives you the best of Favre and Aaron Rodgers,” Cowherd said. “Like, you get the gunslinger, the hyper-aggressive, big-arm whip downfield… But you get the precision of Aaron Rodgers.”

“In his last 34 starts, he has only one multi-interception game. That’s in the best division in football. That’s in a division with (Minnesota Vikings DC) Brian Flores,” Cowherd added.

Love’s performance against Mike Vrabel’s defense on Sunday gave Cowherd another reason to make his case. On throws traveling at least 15 air yards, the Packers quarterback completed eight of 10 attempts for 274 yards and a 152.0 passer rating.

Cowherd also pointed to New England cornerback Christian Gonzalez, noting that he couldn’t keep Love in check during the matchup. “Christian Gonzalez, top five corner in the sport, [Love] embarrassed him,” the analyst claimed.

The 28-year-old QB had a similar outing against Brian Flores’ Minnesota defense earlier this season. Cowherd noted that quarterbacks typically average around 180 passing yards against Flores’ unit, but Love threw for more than 380 yards despite facing consistent pressure.

His overall numbers have also been strong enough to put him at No. 12 in the league with a PFN QB Impact Score of 80.4 through Week 9. Love has thrown for 2,618 yards and 19 touchdowns, with six interceptions.

Burrow, meanwhile, has thrown for 2,386 yards and 23 touchdowns, with six interceptions, in eight games. Jackson has 967 passing yards, six touchdowns and one interception through five appearances.

Of course, Jackson’s numbers need some context. He has missed time on injured reserve, so the gap in passing totals doesn’t tell the whole story. Still, Cowherd isn’t backing away from his stance that Love belongs ahead of the Ravens star, who has already won two MVP awards. Love, on the other hand, has yet to win one.

Love will have a few more chances to make his case over the coming weeks. The Packers face Minnesota in Week 10 before their bye, then hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints.