Jordan Love’s Drop on NFL Top 100 Sparks Parsons Dispute

Love Falls to 72nd on 2026 List

Jordan Love secured a third straight appearance on the NFL Top 100 Players list, but his position slipped to No. 72. This four‑spot decline follows his No. 68 ranking in 2025 and a notable drop from the No. 34 spot where he debuted in 2024. The movement signals a shift in how voters view his impact over the past season.

Parsons Defends Love’s Standing

After the new ranking was announced, Micah Parsons posted a rallying statement, insisting that 71 players in the NFL aren’t better than Jordan Love. Parsons, who joined the Packers before the 2025 campaign, believes Love’s on‑field performance deserves a higher placement. The exchange adds a layer of friendly competition between the quarterback and the defensive star.

Love’s Statistical Highlights from 2025

During the 2025 season Love completed 66.3% of his passes, launched 23 touchdown throws and gave up just six interceptions. His 101.2 passer rating marked a career best and ranked sixth in the NFL. Additionally, Love’s +0.20 expected points added per dropback placed him second behind Drake Maye’s +0.25.

Parsons Injury and Its Effect on the Team

Love and Parsons were pivotal to a 9‑5‑1 regular‑season record, yet a season‑ending knee injury for Parsons essentially ended the Packers’ title aspirations. The defensive gap left after the injury proved decisive in the final weeks. The loss also reshaped the locker‑room dynamic heading into the offseason.

Packers Record and Playoff Success With Love

In Love’s 30 regular‑season starts over the last two years, the Packers posted an 18‑11‑1 mark. The franchise has reached the postseason in each of the three post‑Rodgers seasons when Love has been the starter. The promising 9‑5‑1 start in 2025 fell short because of the defensive setbacks.

Love Joins Jacobs on Packers’ Top 100 Presence

Love becomes the second Packers player on the 2026 Top 100 list, following running back Josh Jacobs who sits at No. 74. Both selections reflect individual excellence at a position that has seen recent turnover. Their rankings serve as a metric for the overall health of the Green Bay offense.

What This Means Moving Forward

The slide from No. 68 to No. 72 places Love in the middle tier of elite quarterbacks, despite remaining on the prestigious list. Parsons’ public endorsement may influence voters for next year’s poll, but Love will need consistent efficiency to climb back into the upper‑30s. For the Packers, maintaining both players at peak health will be key as they look to improve on a season that fell short.

Key Figures at a Glance

• Jordan Love: No. 72, 66.3% completion, 23 TDs, 6 INTs, 101.2 rating, +0.20 EPA
• Micah Parsons: 2025 season‑ending knee injury
• Josh Jacobs: No. 74 on 2026 list
• Drake Maye: +0.25 EPA (highest in 2025)
• Packers record with Love: 18‑11‑1 in 30 starts