There were struggles, but Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers managed to stave off a late comeback attempt from the Jacksonville Jaguars to escape with a 30-27 win. Yet, there were also several hiccups involved.
But none were bigger than the moment Love had to leave the game due to a groin injury. Once again, Malik Willis came in to relieve the Packers quarterback, helping the Packers improve to 6-2 on the season. Yet, the concerns regarding Love remained.
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Jordan Love may start for Green Bay Packers vs Lions in Week 9
Once the game ended, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur noted that he had a “high level of concern” after Jordan Love’s groin injury on Sunday. Yet, the early indications are that Monday’s MRI reveal will bring good news.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Love’s groin injury is believed to be minor, and he may even be available for Green Bay’s NFC North divisional battle with the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Love’s MRI came back as a strained groin, described as “nothing major.” The Packers will continue to monitor the injury throughout the week, but he has not been ruled out for Sunday.
“This one’s much more minor. It seemed to bothering him for a while before he took himself out. It’s not considered to be a major injury, but it does make his status for this week’s game in doubt. They have one game, then they have the bye. If they wanted to get him a little extra rest, it will be Malik Willis this week for the Packers.”
Ian Rapoport on Jordan Love injury
From @GMFB: Updates on #49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, #Packers QB Jordan Love (groin), #Patriots QB Drake Mays (concussion), and #Texans WR Stefon Diggs (knee). pic.twitter.com/78ugIw5rRC
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 28, 2024
To be fair, Willis performed well after replacing Love in the Packers’ starting lineup earlier this season, leading them to a 2-0 record. But the Lions are a different animal, so if Love is healthy enough to play, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Packers turn to their franchise quarterback.
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