Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love participated in practice on Wednesday, albeit with limitations, as he continues to navigate the concussion protocol. His potential to play in the upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday appears to be on the rise.
In contrast, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, did not take part in practice due to a back contusion that forced him out of the game against the Patriots last Sunday night. Ravens coach John Harbaugh commented on Jackson”s situation, stating, “It”s undetermined right now. Non-participation today and was not able to practice, but he could play without that practice for sure. He”s practiced and played a lot of football; he”s won a lot of games for us. If he”s ready to go, he will go.”
Love”s participation in practice, which included a walk-through on Tuesday followed by Wednesday”s practice, indicates he is making progress after suffering a concussion in the second quarter of last week”s game against the Bears. During a practice session open to reporters, he completed passes to several receivers, including Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson. Watson praised Love”s performance, saying, “He”s looked really good. From everything that I”ve talked to him about, he feels like he”s in a good spot.”
While Love seems to be trending upward, Ravens backup quarterback Malik Willis is facing challenges of his own. Willis, who sustained a right shoulder injury during a sack at Chicago, was limited in practice on Tuesday but did not participate on Wednesday due to illness. His ability to throw against the Ravens will depend on whether he can practice on Thursday.
Running back Josh Jacobs also participated in practice but remains cautious following a red-zone fumble in the last game. He mentioned, “I”m practicing a little bit more this week, so that”s a positive. But I don”t know. We”re going to see.”
In terms of player updates, defensive ends Lukas Van Ness and Arron Mosby progressed from limited to full practice, while defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna moved from not participating to limited. Conversely, right tackle Zach Tom, cornerback Bo Melton, and linebacker Kristian Welch missed practice for the second consecutive day.
For the Ravens, running back Keaton Mitchell was the only change on their injury report, moving from limited to full participation.
As for Love”s performance metrics this season, he ranks sixth in the NFL with a passer rating of 101.2, eighth with an average of 7.70 yards per attempt, and twelfth with a completion rate of 66.3 percent. The Packers hold an impressive record of 7-0-1 when he achieves a passer rating of over 100 and 8-0-1 when he exceeds 90. Willis, on the other hand, has excelled in his limited snaps, completing 12 of 14 passes for 134 yards, two touchdowns, and a passer rating of 146.1.
Watson reflected on the quarterback situation, asserting, “It definitely matters, but it”s not something that I”m thinking about at all. I feel like I kind of approach the week the same regardless.”
