of Green Bay Packers I took a long journey to Brazil, Philadelphia EaglesThey won the 2024 NFL season opener, 34-29.
Now, the Packers and their fans are hoping to hear good news about quarterback Jordan Love's status.
The Packers had one final chance to pull away with the win after a short field goal by Eagles kicker Jake Elliott gave the Eagles a five-point lead late in the game. Green Bay launched one final drive from its own 16-yard line with just 22 seconds left, but a long pass from Love to Jayden Reed gave the Packers a sliver of hope.
But on the next play, the pocket collapsed around Love. The Packers quarterback threw the ball to Josh Jacobs for an eight-yard gain, but Love was crushed between two Eagles defenders and ended up on the turf for a long time, clutching his left foot.
Love had to be helped to the sideline and remained there for the final two plays of the game.
Backup quarterback Malik Willis, recently acquired by the Packers near the end of training camp, appeared on the final two plays: an incomplete pass and a sack.
After the game, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was asked about Love's status. But there was no update“I don't know,” was the only answer the Green Bay coach gave Saturday morning. NFL Network Shared on social mediaHe noted that the quarterback will “get his knee examined” once the team arrives in Green Bay.
Diana Russini Athletic Also, according to a source reported on Saturday, He was diagnosed with an ankle injury. Outside.
Love led the Packers to a stunning victory. Dallas Cowboys Last season's wild-card round saw a massive Contract extension This offseason.
