Jordan Love cracked the NFL Top 100 for 2026, landing at No. 72. That puts him right behind Zay Flowers and one spot ahead of Zach Allen. His teammate Josh Jacobs checks in at No. 74. The league dropped the 80-71 segment of the player-voted list on Tuesday, and Love’s inclusion feels like a formal stamp on something Packers fans already knew: their quarterback is playing at an elite level.
But here’s the thing about Green Bay’s offense. It might be built better than the numbers suggest. The offensive line is the real story, especially the move to put Anthony Belton at right guard full-time. Last year they tried him at swing tackle and got inconsistent results. Now he’s inside, which is where he played at NC State before the Packers drafted him. ESPN’s Ben Solak said Belton’s success is something the team “desperately needs.” Rookie offensive linemen usually struggle. Belton’s transition looks smoother than most.
Matthew Golden Is the Name to Watch
Former Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty went on The Schrager Hour with Peter Schrager and talked up Matthew Golden in a way that should make Packers fans pay attention. McCourty said Golden’s movement skills are exceptional for a second-year receiver and that he fits Matt LaFleur’s system like a glove. Golden was the No. 23 overall pick in 2025 and had a quiet rookie season. McCourty expects that to change big-time in 2026.
If Golden takes a real step forward, this offense gets scary. Love has the arm. Jacobs is a proven runner. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs are already dangerous. Add a legitimate breakout candidate at receiver and suddenly the Packers have the kind of depth that makes defensive coordinators lose sleep.
The Offensive Line Fix Matters Most
Everybody talks about skill players. But Love’s ranking at No. 72 means nothing if he’s running for his life. The Belton move is designed to prevent exactly that. Locking down the interior allows Love to step up in the pocket, and that’s where he’s most dangerous. The Packers don’t need him to be Superman. They need him to be consistent. A stable line makes that possible.
Green Bay’s Wild Card loss to the Bears last year still stings. That game exposed some issues up front. The front office clearly took notes. Belton at guard isn’t a flashy fix. But it might be the smartest one they made all offseason.

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