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Ben Cooper
Dec 12, 2025
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Denver Broncos defensive coordinator shared his thoughts on the Packers' offense.

The Green Bay Packers have a tough matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 15. It is a clash of two of the best teams in the league, as Denver is 11-2 and Green Bay is 9-3-1.

The Broncos are on a 10-game winning streak, and their success is built on their elite defense. However, it will be a challenge for Denver's defense on Sunday, as the Packers' offense has started to click as of late.

"(Love) is doing a really good job of getting the ball to the open guy," Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said about the Packers having the top-ranked third-down offense. "It's not one guy he's forcing the ball to, so it's tough to see who you can take away or who you can roll coverage to. There's not much of that on tape. It's organic. It's per read. It's per concept. So you've got to play honest."

Green Bay's offense has been so difficult to stop because of Love's decision-making and the different weapons they have. The Packers have plenty of weapons at wide receiver, with Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Matthew Golden, and Bo Melton. 

The loss of Tucker Kraft was brutal, as he was emerging as one of the best tight ends in the league, but Luke Musgrave has contributed some big catches. 

While Green Bay doesn't have the true go-to target, it is working in their favor, as Love is finding the open receiver and not forcing it to someone.

On the season, Love has completed 67.1 percent of his passes for 3,028 yards, 22 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He has been very efficient and is limiting turnovers.

The 27-year-old has even entered the MVP conversation, as he's been one of the best quarterbacks in the league this season.

Going up against Joseph and the Broncos' defense will be the biggest challenge yet for Love and the Packers' offense. Denver has the reigning Defensive Player of the Year in cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who could shut down one of Green Bay's receivers.

The Packers will rely on Love to continue his excellent decision-making and distribute the ball to the open receiver, using Green Bay's pass-catching depth, rather than forcing it to a specific target.