Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is battling a “sore back” coming out of Sunday’s win against the Dallas Cowboys. Despite being listed on the week’s initial injury report with the back issue, Love is absolutely certain he’ll be under center this week when the Packers face the Detroit Lions.
Love’s Back and His Confidence
Love was estimated as a limited participant during Wednesday’s walk-through practice, a clear sign that this isn’t just a minor bump. He acknowledged the lingering effects, saying, “Just dealing with a sore back from the game. Lingering effects of that. One of those things we’ll take it day by day, obviously it was nice to have a jog through day, more of a mental day, just recover.” But here’s the kicker: when he was asked if he was worried about not playing this Sunday, he just shook his head and flat-out said, “No, no.” That’s the kind of gritty determination you want from your QB, but it also screams for his team to step up and protect him.
The Hits Are Piling Up and It’s Taking a Toll
So, what’s behind the sore back? Love doesn’t know the specific play he got hurt on against the Cowboys. But it’s not a stretch to think this injury is the result of taking too many brutal hits in the pocket over the first six games of the season. He even admitted it himself, stating, “You want to limit me taking hits in the pocket. Something we talk about, harp on.” That’s a direct message to the offensive line and the coaching staff, isn’t it? This isn’t just about one game, it’s about the long-term health of your starting quarterback.
Love is suiting up to play the Lions, no doubt about it. But the real question is, will the Packers finally give him the protection he needs? They’ve got to limit those hits, or this “sore back” could become a much bigger problem for Green Bay as the season rolls on.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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