Jordan Love is making an early MVP case by thriving under pressure despite the NFL’s worst pass protection and a struggling run game. C.J. Stroud’s growth—especially when plays break down—strengthens his case for a top-of-market extension. In Philadelphia, Tanner McKee’s first meaningful start reinforced that the Eagles’ problems go beyond who’s at quarterback.

By the Numbers
  • Love’s quick pressure rate is 24.5%, and his average time to pressure is 2.35 seconds—both the worst in the NFL.
  • Green Bay averages 59.8 rushing yards per game, the league’s lowest mark; Dallas is next at 76.
  • Stroud went 5-for-5 for 69 yards against five unblocked pressures in Houston’s win over Jacksonville.
  • Stroud’s 13.8% completion percentage over expected on scramble-drill throws is a career high.
  • McKee’s 2.42-second average time to throw was Philadelphia’s second-lowest mark of the season.
Yes, But

Love’s MVP case is a projection: his production has been held back by pressure and dropped passes, and he’ll need to turn his high-level play into stronger numbers. Stroud’s improvement is real, but a disastrous playoff performance may still shape perceptions—and his extension price will depend on a crowded quarterback market. McKee showed quick decision-making, but his limited mobility and arm strength don’t solve the Eagles’ broader offensive problems.

State of Play
  • Green Bay is 4-2 and holds the NFC’s fifth seed despite major offensive-line and rushing-game issues.
  • Houston’s contract talks with Stroud are on hold until after the season; the analysis projects $60 million per year as a potential starting point for top quarterbacks seeking new deals.
  • Philadelphia’s offense struggled again with McKee starting for the injured Jalen Hurts, while penalties, poor protection and a weak run game compounded the problems.
What’s Next

Love has time to strengthen his MVP candidacy if he sustains his play and Green Bay stays in the race. Stroud’s performance could push his eventual extension well beyond Houston’s previously reported offer in the $50 million range. The Eagles may need to seek a quarterback who can create outside structure; Anthony Richardson is floated as a possible trade target, though no deal is indicated.

Bottom Line

Love and Stroud are elevating their teams in different ways, but Philadelphia’s showing makes the larger lesson clear: a quarterback can only do so much when the offense around him isn’t functioning.