The Green Bay Packers took a first-quarter lead for the third consecutive game when rookie receiver Jayden Reed high-stepped into the end zone from 16 yards out to give Green Bay a 7-0 lead over the New York Giants on Monday night.

Reed took a jet sweep moving from his left to right, got the edge and went untouched for the game’s first score.

The touchdown was Reed’s seventh of the season and his second rushing touchdown. The second-round pick has touchdown in four of the last five games

One of the most positive aspects of Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s development in the 2023 season is how he’s performed against the blitz. Against five or more pass-rushers this season, Love had completed 80 of 130 passes for 859 yards, 479 air yards, six touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 93.1. Against the Kansas City Chiefs in Green Bay’s 27-19 Week 13, Love had 15 dropbacks against the blitz, and 11 completions on 15 attempts for 91 yards, 39 air yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 128.1

Four starters highlight the Green Bay Packers’ inactive list for Week 14 vs. the New York Giants.

Receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) was ruled out on Saturday, cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) was downgraded to out on Sunday, and now running back Aaron Jones (knee) and linebacker Quay Walker (shoulder) are both inactive for Monday night at MetLife Stadium.

Here’s the inactive list for the Packers:

LB Quay WalkerWR Christian WatsonCB Jaire AlexanderCB Kyu Blu KellyRB Aaron JonesT Caleb Jone

The Giants missed a scoring opportunity after kick catch interference on Rudy Ford on a big hit on punter returner Gunner Olszewski.

The Green Bay Packers elevated running back Kenyan Drake from the practice squad to the gameday roster for Week 14. The move was announced Monday, making Drake available for Matt LaFleur and the Packers for Monday night’s showdown with the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

Drake, who signed in Green Bay on Dec. 5, will give the Packers a veteran option at running back behind A.J. Dillon and Patrick Taylor. The elevation is an obvious response to the availability of Aaron Jones, who is not expected to play for a third consecutive game due to a knee injury

The Giants went three-and-out after the second half kickoff, but Keisean Nixon gave it right back to them.

Winners of three straight games, the Green Bay Packers (6-6) are now headed to New York to attempt to extend the win streak on “Monday Night Football” against the New York Giants (4-8). With a win, the Packers will go over .500 for the first time since getting to 2-1 in Week 3.

Can Matt LaFleur’s team get the job done in primetime on the road for the second time in three weeks?

Here are five things to watch and a prediction for the Monday night showdown at MetLife Stadium