Just Before Kickoff in Packers vs. Broncos at Empower Field, Jordan Love Leaves Green Bay Fans Speechless — Not With a Deep Throw, But With a Special Gesture Toward Washington That Moved the Entire NFL
Empower Field was buzzing ahead of the matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos, but just minutes before kickoff, Jordan Love drew every gaze in a very different way. During warm-ups, the Packers quarterback wore a white Wish band with handwritten words: “Towards Washington.” Amid the national spotlight and tense atmosphere, that message made many pause.
According to internal Packers sources, the wristband was Love’s way of expressing sympathy and solidarity with the people of Washington state — where a severe flooding disaster is forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Before a high-pressure road game, Love chose to use the week’s biggest stage to turn the NFL’s attention toward communities that need care more than the outcome.
Entire towns are underwater as widespread, historic flooding grips Washington, caused by days of heavy rain that have pushed rivers to levels never seen before. pic.twitter.com/7EwRcyotCe
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) December 12, 2025
Images of Love warming up at Empower Field with the words “Towards Washington” quickly went viral on social media. Packers Nation shared it widely, calling it “leadership through action” — no slogans, no showmanship. In a league often measured by yards and points, that moment reminded everyone that football can also be a bridge for compassion.
When asked about the meaning of the wristband, Love answered in a calm voice: “There are days when football isn’t the biggest thing,” he said. “We have the chance to take the field in front of millions of people. If in that moment, I can remind everyone to think about families in distress who need compassion, then I think that’s the right thing to do.” The press room fell silent.
Before the opening whistle sounded in Denver, Jordan Love had already “scored points” in a way no stat sheet can reflect. No matter the outcome against the Broncos, that moment transcended the boundaries of one game. For Packers Nation, Love isn’t just the quarterback leading the present — he is affirming the leadership grit and heart of Green Bay, right when the NFL needed it most.













