Top 10 Best Green Bay Packers Players of Week 12, 2022
You watched Green Bay walk into Lincoln Financial Field on November 27, 2022, needing a win to steady a season that was slipping away, only to leave with a 40-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Packers fell behind 13-0, battled back to tie the game at 20, and stayed within reach even as Philadelphia piled up 500 total yards and an enormous 363 on the ground.
You also saw the night take an unexpected turn when Aaron Rodgers left in the second half with an oblique injury, opening the door for Jordan Love to take over at quarterback. Love helped pull Green Bay within seven points in the fourth quarter, and a late field goal made it 40-33 before Philadelphia recovered the ensuing onside kick and closed out the game. The loss dropped the Packers to 4-8, but you still got several individual performances worth remembering from a chaotic Sunday night in Philadelphia.
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Keisean Nixon
Do the Packers finally have a good returner? No, seriously, Nixon might be our best returner since Micah Hyde. Sure, that might be an exaggeration, but Nixon flashed undeniable ability in this game. He had TWO kick returns of over 50 yards and nearly broke away for a touchdown on the second one. He's fast, follows the blockers, and secures the ball. I really want to see him take a kick for a touchdown. The Packers haven't had one since Randall Cobb did it in 2011.
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Christian Watson
If you had told me a month ago that Christian Watson would lead rookie receivers in touchdown catches, I would have laughed. But Watson has gone crazy the last three games. In this game, he had 4 catches for 110 yards. His highlight play was on a slant from Jordan Love that he took 63 yards to the house. That play really showcased his blazing speed. This dude is just so talented, and I can't help but be excited to see him and Romeo Doubs on the field at the same time.
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Jordan Love
Love only played two drives, but I can't help but think about just how good he looked. For the first time, Love didn't look the least bit nervous heading onto the field. He was poised in the pocket and made so many good decisions. His throws looked beautiful, almost Aaron Rodgers-like. He looks very different from the player who made his first career start at Arrowhead Stadium a year ago. I want to see more of Love in the last stretch of what is basically a lost season.
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Justin Hollins
The new addition from the Rams had himself a nice welcome party with the Packers. Hollins tallied 2 tackles for loss and a sack. It was a good start for him.
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Kingsley Enagbare
The rookie edge rusher has really been showing up all season. In a game where the defense was absolutely abysmal, Enagbare came away with 7 tackles and a pass defense. He was one of the few decent players on defense.
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A.J. Dillon
Dillon led the team in rushing with 64 yards and rushed for his first touchdown since Week 1.
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Aaron Jones
Jones wasn't a huge factor on the ground but caught a beautiful touchdown in the second quarter.
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Rudy Ford
Ford had 9 tackles and forced a fumble on A.J. Brown that was almost returned for a touchdown by Quay Walker.
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Randall Cobb
Cobb scored his first touchdown of the season.
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Preston Smith
Smith had 6 tackles and half a sack.