The Inexperienced Bay Packers rebounded properly from their Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, defeating the Indianapolis Colts this previous Sunday to get into the win column regardless of being with out beginning quarterback Jordan Love. Love, who suffered an MCL sprain late within the Packers opener, is just not anticipated to overlook an prolonged interval with Inexperienced Bay electing to maintain him off the injured reserve.
In Love’s absence, Malik Willis took command of the reigns for Week 2, finishing 12 of his 14 cross makes an attempt for 122 yards and one landing within the group’s 16-10 victory over the Colts. Willis’ efficiency ought to function an indicator that he may also help the Packers keep afloat whereas Love recovers.
The wait might not be so long as initially believed, nevertheless, with reports emerging that Love has returned to apply in a restricted capability with an opportunity to play in Week 3. Although the Pack could also be wanting to get its beginning quarterback on the sphere, it’s probably within the group’s finest curiosity to relaxation Love till he’s totally wholesome. Giving him extra time to return to full kind wouldn’t solely helps the Packers shield the way forward for their franchise signal-caller, it might add an attention-grabbing twist to the group’s Week 3 matchup.
Ought to Inexperienced Bay choose to sit down Love out this Sunday, Willis would have the chance to steer the Packers in opposition to his former Tennessee Titans group in a revenge sport.
The Titans took Willis within the third spherical of the 2022 draft. He began three video games in his rookie season earlier than being relegated to a reserve function the next 12 months. After deciding on Kentucky QB Will Levis within the 2023 draft, the Titans determined to maneuver on from Willis, buying and selling him to Inexperienced Bay for a 2025 seventh-round decide.
If Love doesn’t swimsuit up, Willis could be in a first-rate place to drag off an ironic feat. The Titans are at present win-less on the 12 months and a defeat by the hands of Willis will surely sting for a corporation that’s nonetheless determining if Levis is their quarterback of the longer term. Willis has downplayed the thought of proving the Titans incorrect stating, “I might care much less,” in an interview posted on X by Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.