Protecting Jordan Love has been an issue for the Green Bay Packers all season. Entering Week 10, Love had 77 dropbacks, seventh among quarterbacks in the NFL. However, Matt LaFleur never thought his own left tackle would sack Love in one game.
However, that’s exactly what happened in this game against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter Sunday.
With the Packers facing a 3rd-and-7 situation at the Minnesota 26-yard line, Love stood in the shotgun and came down to throw after taking the snap. But Dallas Turner worked over left Jordan Morgan, forcing the linebacker back into the pocket and into Love’s feet.
Morgan collapsed on the field at Lambeau Field, but not before taking Love out with him. Turner made sure to jump on Love and complete the sack, but the damage was done.
Turner gets credit for the sack, and it’s worth it given what he does in this game.
The sack, which forced a 53-yard field goal attempt for a nine-yard loss, cost the Packers.
He missed, just wide.