In the last two weeks, quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Jordan Love have done one thing very well against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense: get the ball out quickly.
In a 33-31 win over the Steelers on Thursday Night Football in Week 7, Flacco got the ball out in a season-best 2.54 seconds. That allowed him to hit guys quickly, create run-after-catch situations, and carve up the Steelers for 342 yards and three touchdowns.
The Packers and Love watched the film and did things in similar fashion to the Steelers. Love posted a season-best 2.49 seconds per throw and tied a franchise record with 20 straight completions in the Packers’ 35-25 win.