Jordan Love Gives Surprise Injury Update Following Week 4 Hits
![Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the third quarter of their game Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the third quarter of their game Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6395,h_3597,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/325/01j8zt8gsj44e55676e6.jpg)
There were serious questions about Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love heading into kickoff on Sunday. Many were shocked the talented young gunslinger was suiting up after his scary Week 1 knee injury, and it appeared Green Bay had made a mistake early on during their Week 4 game after Love struggled with turnovers while also hobbling.
Yet, the 25-year-old came out charging in the second half, finishing the day with 389 yards and four touchdowns to nearly pull off a shocking comeback victory.
After falling short, Love provided an update on his health.
#Packers Jordan Love said his knee feels fine coming out of the game despite being hit a few times today.
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) September 29, 2024
In his postgame comments to reporters, Love said his knee was feeling fine despite getting taken to the ground several times on Sunday by Minnesota Viking defenders. He added he didn't think the injury actually contributed to his play, which included three interceptions Sunday afternoon.
Jordan Love says his knee feels fine after the game. He doesn’t think that it had any impact on the way he was playing.
— Zachary Jacobson (@zacobson) September 29, 2024
This is a bit of a surprise considering how Love looked, especially during the first half against the Vikings. He was noticeably not stepping into throws, which played a part in his accuracy issues. He also appeared hobbled toward the end of the first half as Minnesota's relentless pass rush kept making his day difficult.
Jordan Love appears to have a bit of a limp in his gait as he moves around pic.twitter.com/48KniFDl0e
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 29, 2024
It's definitely good news that Love isn't feeling any worse in his injured knee, though it's possible the adrenaline of gameday and treatment is still masking some of the symptoms. Love even admitted there's something "there" with his knee, so it's not like this issue is completely gone in any way.
Jordan Love said the hope is that his knee isn’t going to be a lingering issue for the rest of the year, but at the moment, “Yeah, there’s definitely something there. It’s one of those things—it’s football. We play a physical sport and there’s injuries you have to fight through.”
— Zachary Jacobson (@zacobson) September 29, 2024
Hopefully with his return game now out of the way and a strong second half to build upon, Love will continue to progress as he tries to put this health issue behind him.
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