Green Bay Packers fans could have been wrapping Christmas gifts for their loved ones as the Packers defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-0 on Monday night.
The Saints defense had no answer for Packers running back Josh Jacobs, and they remained scoreless as they edged closer to the red zone on every drive. Those struggles added up to a late-season loss in a season that was already over.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin Pass the ball. (AP Photo/McCromer)
The Packers looked good early and were often able to clinch a playoff spot.
Jacobs’ charge gave Green Bay the lead on its first possession. It ended with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks. Then Jacobs scored a touchdown on the team’s second possession.
Before you knew it, Green Bay was leading 21-0 and the halftime buzzer sounded. Aside from two second-half field goals, the Packers had everything they needed to win the game and improve their record to 11-4.
Love went 16-for-28 passing for 182 yards and a touchdown.
Jacobs, Emmanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks all rushed for touchdowns. Jacobs led everyone with 68 yards rushing. Jayden Reed had three catches for 76 yards. Weeks had three catches for 13 yards.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) is tackled by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) during the first half of an NFL football game on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin ) dismissal. (AP Photo/McCromer)
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Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler was 15-of-30 passing for 153 yards and one interception. He led the team with 28 yards rushing. He was fired three times. New Orleans ran the ball just 20 times.
Jordan Mims led the team with five catches, but only for 16 yards. No other player caught the ball more than twice. Foster Moreau led the team with 33 receiving yards.
This is a truly competitive NFC North game. The Packers have one of the best records in football, but they sit third in the division as the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings both have 13-2 records. Both teams also locked up playoff berths.
New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau (87) passes to a Green Bay Packers defender during the first half of an NFL football game on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin Pass by Eric Wilson (45). (AP Photo/Morrie Gash)
Green Bay has one win more than the Washington Commanders and would be the sixth seed in the playoffs if the regular season ended Monday night. The Packers clinched a playoff spot.
The Saints have gone through a coaching change and serious injuries to most of their key players. If they’re lucky, they might end up playing the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South.
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For now, the Falcons still hold the key to a playoff spot.
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