Jordan Love showcased his potential beyond being the starting quarterback during the Green Bay Packers' thrilling 42-38 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals on September 13. Though he did not play, Love took on the role of play caller in the second half, leading the Packers to an impressive comeback.

After a scoreless third quarter, Love's strategic decisions resulted in 17 points during the fourth quarter. Under his guidance, the Packers executed consecutive drives that culminated in touchdowns, demonstrating a well-coordinated offensive effort.

Matt Lafleur, the Packers' coach, praised Love’s performance, stating, "That was pretty cool. Just to hear his demeanor on the headset and how calm, cool, and collected he was throughout the entire game, especially in those critical moments."

The statistics were telling:

• The Packers gained 155 yards in the fourth quarter.
• Averaged 6.74 yards per play.

Kyle McCord, Love's backup, praised his play calling, recalling their halftime conversation where Love confidently stated he would lead the offense. McCord noted, "He obviously knows the offense like the back of his hand and called some really good plays, especially there toward the end."

As Love prepares to resume his role as Green Bay's franchise quarterback in his seventh season, he is on track to reach 100 career touchdown passes, needing just 17 more. With this victory, the Packers concluded the preseason with a 2-1 record and look ahead to their regular-season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.