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, will not be 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 go makes an attempt for 122 yards and one landing within the crew’s 16-10 victory over the Colts. Willis’ efficiency ought to function an indicator that he might help the Packers keep afloat whereas Love recovers.
The wait will not be so long as initially believed, nonetheless, 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 desirous to get its beginning quarterback on the sphere, it’s seemingly within the crew’s finest curiosity to relaxation Love till he’s totally wholesome. Giving him extra time to return to full type wouldn’t solely helps the Packers shield the way forward for their franchise signal-caller, it might add an fascinating twist to the crew’s Week 3 matchup.
Ought to Inexperienced Bay decide to sit down Love out this Sunday, Willis would have the chance to guide the Packers towards his former Tennessee Titans crew in a revenge recreation.
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 choosing 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 choose.
If Love doesn’t go well with up, Willis could be in a chief place to drag off an ironic feat. The Titans are at the moment win-less on the 12 months and a defeat by the hands of Willis would definitely sting for a corporation that’s nonetheless determining if Levis is their quarterback of the longer term. Willis has downplayed the concept of proving the Titans improper stating, “I may care much less,” in an interview posted on X by Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.
