Green Bay Packers fans could have started wrapping Christmas presents for their loved ones right away, as the team dominated the New Orleans Saints 34-0 on Monday night.
The Saints' defense had no answers for Packers running back Josh Jacobs, inching closer to the red zone with each drive but still finishing scoreless. The combination of these struggles resulted in a late-season loss that dampened morale in a season that had already ended.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, 10, passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Mike Romer)
The Packers looked strong from the start and were often on track to clinch a playoff spot.
Jacobs' rushing attack helped Green Bay get on the board on its first drive. The game ended with Jordan Love completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Dontavion Wicks. Jacobs then scored his own touchdown on his team's second drive of the game.
Before they knew it, Green Bay had a 21-0 lead and the halftime whistle blew. Other than a pair of second-half field goals, that was all the Packers needed to win the game and improve to 11-4.
Love completed 16 of 28 for 182 passing yards and one touchdown pass.
Jacobs, Emmanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks each scored a rushing touchdown. Jacobs led everyone in rushing yards with 68. Jayden Reed had three catches for 76 yards. Wicks had three catches for 13 yards.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler, 18, hits Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devontae Wyatt during the first half of an NFL football game on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (95 years old) is sacked. (AP Photo/Mike Romer)
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Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler was 15-of-30 for 153 passing yards and one interception. He led the team with 28 rushing yards. He was fired three times. New Orleans ran the ball just 20 times.
Jordan Mims led the team with five catches, but only gained 16 yards. No other player caught the ball more than once. Foster Morrow led the team with 33 receiving yards.
It was a very competitive NFC North. Although the Packers have the best record in football, they are in third place in the division as the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are both 13-2. Both teams qualified for the playoffs.
New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Morrow, 87, hits Green Bay Packers linebacker Eric Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (45 years old) pulls out a pass. (AP Photo/Molly Gash)
Green Bay has one more win than the Washington Commanders and will be awarded the No. 6 seed for the playoffs if the regular season ends Monday night. The Packers have qualified for the playoffs.
The Saints have struggled with a coaching change and numerous injuries to key players. With a little more luck, he might have made it into the NFC South battle between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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The Falcons currently hold the key to making the playoffs.
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