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Packers QB injures groin in game against Jaguars

Packers QB injures groin in game against Jaguars
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GREEN BAY – After an MRI scan Monday, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love's condition is no worse than Sunday, when it was believed the groin injury he suffered in the 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars wasn't bad enough to control him appears this week.

According to a league source, Love's groin injury is not particularly serious and will not sideline him for several weeks.

But his availability for the Packers' battle for first place in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Lambeau Field remains uncertain.

What did Packers coach Matt LaFleur say about Jordan Love's injury?

Packers coach Matt LaFleur is scheduled to meet with reporters Monday afternoon.

How did Jordan Love's injury happen?

Love will spend the week rehabilitating the injury and may practice if he makes sufficient progress. However, the Packers will wait to see how they approach the week until his reevaluation on Wednesday, the start of practice week for the Lions game.

Love injured his groin on the Packers' first series after being thrown over the body and landing awkwardly on his right leg. He limped slightly on the way back to the sideline and, after being examined by medical staff, re-entered the game on the Packers' next series.

He finished the half and began the third quarter, but after being pushed by defensive end Travon Walker on the final play of the Packers' first second half, he limped to the sideline and lay down on the turf for a while, being taken to the blue medical tent.

He didn't return.

Who is Jordan Love's backup?

Backup Malik Willis stepped in and led the Packers to 17 points, setting up Brandon McManus' game-winning 24-yard field goal as time expired.

Willis completed 4 of 5 passes for 56 yards and a touchdown (152.9 passer rating). Willis would be the starter against the Lions if Love is unable to play.

What are Jordan Love's stats?

Love finished the game 14 of 22 for 196 yards and one interception for a passer rating of 73.3.

This season, Love has completed 124 of 201 passes (61.7%) for 1,547 yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His passer rating is 91.8.

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