Green Bay’s Heartbreak: Jordan Love Injured In Season-Opening Thriller

9. Jordan Love Ailments: During the season opener versus the Eagles, quarterback Jordan Love of the Packers sustains a lower left leg injury.

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8. Philadelphia defeats Green Bay 34–29 in their season opener, with Love's injury overshadowing the contest.

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7. Dramatic Final Drive: Prior to the injury, Love's 33-yard pass to Jayden Reed set up a potentially game-winning drive.

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6. Injury Impact: Josh Sweat and Jalen Carter of the Eagles applied pressure that caused Love to twist his leg.

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5. Love struggled on the sidelines and needed help from teammates and trainers to get off the court and make his way to the locker room.

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4. Coach's Uncertainty: During the press conference following the game, Matt LaFleur does not provide an update on Love's health.

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3. Quarterback Dilemma: Sean Clifford re-signed to the practice squad as a backup; Malik Willis goes in briefly but struggles.

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2. Support for the team: Kenny Clark and Christian Watson, among others, show hope and unite around love.

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1. Future of the Season: The Packers' hopes for a 2024 campaign may be greatly impacted by the severity of Love's injury.

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