Jordan Love and Micah Parsons reunited during Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas for the first time since their playoff showdown. During the Wild Card weekend, the Green Bay Packers clashed with the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, resulting in a surprising upset victory for the Packers, defeating the Cowboys 48-32 and sending them home.
Aaron Jones, the running back, showcased a remarkable performance in his home state of Texas, rushing 21 times for 118 yards and three touchdowns, making significant contributions beyond what was immediately noticeable during the game.
Love, appearing on Parsons’ podcast “The Edge,” revealed how Jones improvised in pass-blocking against Parsons during the game. Love explained that Jones would sense when Parsons beat one of their offensive linemen and instinctively move to chip him, aiding in protection. Parsons expressed his surprise at Jones’ actions, acknowledging that it disrupted his inside rushes.
Love commended Jones for his adaptability, highlighting his awareness of his opponent’s skills and his willingness to provide support in protection, ultimately benefiting the team’s performance.
In the game against Dallas, the Packers’ offensive line effectively prevented any sacks and limited QB hits to three, significantly reducing Parsons’ impact to just two tackles and one QB hit. Love capitalized on the protection provided, amassing 272 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and an impressive QB rating of 157.2 against the Cowboys’ defense.
Jones emerged as the pivotal factor in Green Bay’s victory, proving to be invaluable for the team’s success.
