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Packers' Jordan Love, Jayden Reed, and MarShawn Lloyd listed as questionable for Sunday's game

Packers’ Jordan Love, Jayden Reed, and MarShawn Lloyd listed as questionable for Sunday’s game

September 13, 2024

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is listed as questionable for Sunday’s home opener with the Indianapolis Colts as he recovers from an injury to his left medial collateral ligament.

Love hasn’t practised all week since hurting his knee in the third-to-last play of the Packers’ season-opening 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil.

If Love is unable to play Sunday, Malik Willis would start in his place. The Packers acquired Willis from the Tennessee Titans in a trade that was announced on Aug. 27. Willis has made three career starts, all as a rookie in 2022.

The Packers’ injury report also lists wide receiver Jayden Reed and running back MarShawn Lloyd as questionable after both practiced on a limited basis Friday. Reed is dealing with calf and shin issues, while Lloyd has a hamstring problem.

Reed had four catches for 138 yards against the Eagles and scored on a 70-yard reception and a 33-yard run. He was the fifth player since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to score touchdowns on a catch of at least 70 yards and a run of at least 30 yards in the same game.

Lloyd, a rookie third-round pick from Southern California, didn’t play against the Eagles due to the hamstring issue.

The Green Bay Packers are facing some uncertainty heading into Sunday’s game as three key players have been listed as questionable. Quarterback Jordan Love, wide receiver Jayden Reed, and running back MarShawn Lloyd are all dealing with injuries that could potentially keep them out of the lineup.

Jordan Love, the Packers’ first-round draft pick in 2020, has been dealing with a shoulder injury that he suffered in last week’s game. The young quarterback has shown promise in his limited playing time this season, but his availability for Sunday’s game is still up in the air. If Love is unable to go, veteran backup Blake Bortles would likely step in to lead the offense.

Wide receiver Jayden Reed has been a reliable target for the Packers this season, but he is nursing a hamstring injury that could sideline him for Sunday’s game. Reed has been a favorite target of Love’s and his absence would be a significant blow to the passing game.

On the other side of the ball, running back MarShawn Lloyd is dealing with an ankle injury that has limited his practice time this week. Lloyd has been a key contributor in the Packers’ rushing attack and his absence would leave a void in the backfield.

While the status of these three players remains uncertain, the Packers will need to have contingency plans in place in case they are unable to play on Sunday. Head coach Matt LaFleur will have to make some tough decisions about who will fill in for these key players if they are unable to suit up.

Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but the Packers will need to find a way to overcome these setbacks and come out on top in Sunday’s matchup. Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on the status of Love, Reed, and Lloyd as game day approaches.