by Niles Carpenter/Saints Contributor

In a thrilling NFL matchup, the New Orleans Saints found themselves in a commanding position, boasting a 17-point lead against the Green Bay Packers. However, as the game unfolded, an unexpected turn of events saw the Packers making a remarkable comeback, ultimately defeating the Saints 18-17 in a nail-biting finish.

The turning point of the game came when Saints’ starting quarterback, Derek Carr, was forced to leave the field due to a shoulder injury in the third quarter. The Packers capitalized on this opportunity, with backup quarterback Jordan Love taking the reins. Love, making his fourth career start and first at home, displayed poise and determination reminiscent of his predecessor, Aaron Rodgers. He led the Packers to a remarkable rally, scoring 18 unanswered points in the final 11 minutes of the game.

One of the pivotal moments of the game occurred when Love connected with Romeo Doubs for an 8-yard touchdown pass, securing the Packers’ lead with just under three minutes remaining. Despite Saints’ backup quarterback Jameis Winston‘s efforts to put his team in scoring position, Blake Grupe‘s 46-yard field-goal attempt sailed wide right, sealing the Packers’ stunning comeback victory.

This victory not only marked the Packers’ 11th consecutive home opener win, the longest active streak in the NFL but also made them just the third team in the past 30 years to triumph after being shut out 17-0 or worse through three quarters.