The Green Bay Packers were able to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 24-19 to improve to 3-2. It was the first time since 1966 that the Packers were able to knock off the Rams in Los Angeles. Green Bay was able to overcome a slow start by their offense to outscore Los Angeles 14-6 in the second half.
Second-year tight end Tucker Kraft was on the receiving end of both Jordan Love touchdown passes in the second half and led the team in receiving yards (88). However, his 2023 NFL Draft mate, wide receiver, Jayden Reed, had a pretty good game himself, catching four passes for 78 yards.
It was Reed’s first quarter catch that set up Packers running back Josh Jacobs for his first touchdown since signing with Green Bay earlier this year.
Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love Hit Jayden Reed for a 53-Yard Gain
As mentioned, the Packers’ offense was rather stagnant in the first half. However, they did score their first touchdown in the first quarter thanks to this incredible Brett Favre-like throw from Love to Reed:
JORDAN LOVE. JAYDEN REED.
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📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/gCdw5h1Ma1— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2024
The 53-yard bomb advanced the Packers to goal line. Shortly after, Jacobs ran the ball into the end zone for his first Packers touchdown.
Love ended his day with 15 completions on 26 attempts, 244 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He had a passer rating of 95.7.
After the game, Reed made a hilarious post about Love’s throw that went viral on social media.
Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Jayden Reed Goes Viral on Social Media
After the game, Reed made the following post on X (formerly Twitter):
F*ck it Reed down there somewhere😂🔥
— j.reed11💂🏾 (@JaydenReed5) October 7, 2024
It really is an appropriate post because Reed was in triple coverage when he made the catch. Love threw a career-high three interceptions in Week Four against the Minnesota Vikings, reminding many of Favre’s days in Green Bay.
This throw had a similar effect, but this time because of how successful it was.
Fans, of course, had a wide variety of responses to Reed’s post:
Fantastic. https://t.co/orlQ0myALA
— Jacob Westendorf (@JacobWestendorf) October 7, 2024
This is what’s known as being “socially aware” in a positive manner https://t.co/FNys9Ustxd
— Mike Kawano (@KawanoMike) October 7, 2024
Exactly what I said 😂😂 https://t.co/VI07BtSqmq
— Matt Ramage (@mattramage) October 7, 2024
I love Jayden Reed 😂😂😩 https://t.co/i5EkQQcjMA
— allybear ✿ (@_simplyxme) October 7, 2024
Reed now has 21 receptions and 414 receiving yards on the season to go with two receiving touchdowns.
Before the season, many wondered which pass catcher would step up as the WR1 on the roster.
It looks like that question has been answered.
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