Jordan Love’s WR Breaks Silence on Dropped TD Pass After Disappointing Tom Brady and Packers in 49ers Win
“I just got to find a way to get better,” said Christian Watson ahead of the Packers’ highly anticipated Week 12 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The game itself was an impressive 38-10 victory for the Packers, yet Watson’s blunder on a Jordan Love pass left fans wanting more. It wasn’t just Packers fans either—even the GOAT, Tom Brady, couldn’t help but express his surprise over what transpired.
It all went down in the second quarter. Jordan Love, in the middle of a masterful performance, launched a 49-yard touchdown pass that had fans in Lambeau Field ready to celebrate. But oh, disaster struck—Watson fumbled what seemed like an easy catch. Gasps were heard throughout the stadium. And on live commentary, Tom Brady couldn’t keep his emotions in check. “You cannot throw a ball better than that,” Brady exclaimed. “That is not the highest degree of difficulty catch for the caliber of talent that he (Watson) has.” Brady’s words, candid as always, might just be the kind that stay in Watson’s memory for a long, long time.
For Jordan Love, Watson’s missed opportunity might have stung, but Brady’s praise came with a silver lining. The legend seemed to be in awe of Love’s arm. “Oh man, what a throw by Love,” Brady noted, showing genuine appreciation for the Packers’ rising star. Coming off a tough 20-19 victory against the Bears in Week 11, Love entered this game with determination and grit. It was, after all, a revenge matchup for the Packers after last year’s divisional playoff loss. And revenge, they got.
The Niners Empire has been struggling in these revenge games lately. They couldn’t get it done against the Chiefs in Week 7, and now they couldn’t halt the Packers from avenging their past playoff heartbreak in Week 12. The stakes were high, but Love delivered when it mattered most. In the post-game press conference, Love summed it up perfectly: “Coming off the playoff loss last year, you know, we wanted to see those guys. It feels good, and I think any win feels good.” The intensity and the desire to win were evident throughout the game.
With a stat line that read 13 of 23 passes completed (56% completion rate) for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns, Jordan Love proved he could guide his team. Sure, Watson’s dropped pass was a misstep, but Love isn’t the kind to dwell on it. “Mistakes happen in football,” he said. With the Packers now at 8 wins and 3 losses, the playoffs are on their minds, and the next few games are crucial—especially against division rivals like the Lions and Vikings, who currently sit above them in the NFC North. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling race to the finish line.
