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Jordan Love Limited With Back Injury, and Packers Fans Are Holding Their Breath

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Jordan Love, the Green Bay Packers’ starting quarterback, just landed on the injury report, listed as limited in Wednesday’s session with a back injury. This isn’t just a minor blip, folks. When your QB, who’s been the iron man through six weeks, pops up on that list, every single person connected to the green and gold is gonna feel that pit in their stomach.

The Big Question Mark in Green Bay

Yeah, the Packers had a walk-through to kick off the week, so this “limited” status is just an estimate. But still, it’s Jordan Love and it’s his back. We’re talking about the guy who literally hasn’t missed a single snap all season, including their big Week 6 victory over the Cowboys. That’s a huge positive, sure, showing his grit, but it also makes you wonder if this back issue has been brewing. You never want to see a back injury for a quarterback, especially one who’s been carrying the load. It’s the kind of thing that can linger, you know?

Love’s Start Has Been Crucial

Look, Love has been grinding it out, putting up some solid numbers over six games this season. He’s completed 60 percent of his passes, slung it for 1,684 yards, and delivered 11 touchdowns against just four interceptions. Those are the kind of stats that keep a team competitive, that build confidence. For him to suddenly be dinged up, even in a limited capacity, when he’s been so integral to their offensive flow, it’s a gut punch. You count on your QB to be out there, every play, every week.

Beyond the QB: Other Injury Worries (and a Bright Spot)

It’s not just Love on that injury report, either. Wide receiver Bo Melton was a complete no-show in Wednesday’s session with his own back injury, which is a big concern for their receiving corps. Then you’ve got a whole list of guys who were also limited: guard Aaron Banks (knee/toe), defensive tackle Anthony Campbell (ankle), cornerback Brandon Cisse (shoulder/neck), wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder), defensive tackle Jordon Riley (Achilles), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring), and two more receivers, Christian Watson (ankle) and Savion Williams (ankle). That’s a lot of depth potentially hampered. On the bright side, running back Josh Jacobs wasn’t on the report at all, which implies he was a full participant in his return to the club. That’s a huge boost for their run game, assuming he’s back to 100 percent.

This is the kind of update that puts everyone on edge. With so many players dealing with injuries, especially the main guy under center, the Packers are gonna need to be super careful with Love this week. We’ll be watching for any more updates on his status, because how he feels next could seriously impact their upcoming game.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.

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