There have been rumors that Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love might return from his Week 1 injury as early as Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans. However, recent developments suggest that Malik Willis will likely start for at least one more game, with Love remaining sidelined. On Saturday, the Packers promoted QB Sean Clifford from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game against Tennessee, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.
Love sustained an MCL sprain during a last-minute drive attempt against the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil during Week 1. His initial recovery timeline was estimated at 3-4 weeks, but reports indicate his recovery is progressing well, sparking talk of a potential Week 3 return.
Despite this, Green Bay, currently 1-1 after Willis led them to victory over the Indianapolis Colts, seems likely to rely on him again this Sunday against his former team. The decision to activate Clifford may be a precaution due to Love’s injury, but it’s more probable that the return talk is typical NFL misdirection, and Love’s earliest return will likely be Week 4.
The Malik Willis revenge game
Malik Willis silenced critics in Week 2 by guiding the Packers to a 16-10 victory over the Colts. The former Liberty QB completed 12 of 14 passes for 122 yards, including a touchdown with no interceptions. Although those numbers aren’t particularly flashy, and Josh Jacobs’ 151 rushing yards played a larger role in the win, Willis managed the game effectively.
Now, Willis heads to Nashville to face the team that originally drafted him in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In his rookie season with the Titans, Willis appeared in eight games and started three, completing 31 of 61 passes for 276 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. The following year, the Titans selected Will Levis in the second round, signaling the beginning of the end for Willis in Tennessee.
Just before the 2024 NFL season, on August 26, 2024, the Titans traded Willis to the Packers for a seventh-round pick. Now, at 1-0 as a starter, Willis heads into an intriguing matchup against his former team. No matter the outcome, the “Malik Willis Revenge Game” promises to be a fascinating watch.
