Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is expected to be sidelined for three to six weeks following an MCL sprain he sustained in the team’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. The injury occurred during the final drive of the game when Love was hit by Eagles defenders, causing him to land awkwardly and immediately clutch his knee in pain. Initial concerns about a potential ACL tear were quickly alleviated after further medical evaluations confirmed that his ACL was intact and the injury was limited to an MCL sprain.
NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter both reported that while the injury is serious enough to keep Love out for multiple weeks, it is far from the worst-case scenario many feared. Tom Pelissero, another NFL insider, provided a more specific timeline, suggesting that Love could be out for anywhere between three and six weeks, depending on his recovery process. There is some optimism within the Packers organization that Love might even return sooner than expected, though this will depend on how his knee responds to treatment and rehabilitation in the coming days [[❞]](https://fansided.com/posts/packers-avoid-worst-case-scenario-with-jordan-love-injury-update-01j770261n49) [[❞]](https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13211151/jordan-love-injury-green-bay-packers-quarterback-ruled-out-for-3-6-weeks-after-mcl-injury-suffered-in-season-opener).
The Packers will now have to rely on backup quarterback Malik Willis, who was acquired from the Tennessee Titans during the offseason, to lead the team in Love’s absence. This injury comes at a challenging time for the Packers, who are looking to build on Love’s strong performance last season when he threw for over 4,000 yards and led the team to the playoffs. While the team is hopeful for a swift recovery, Love’s absence will undoubtedly test their depth and resilience in the early part of the season [[❞]](https://fansided.com/posts/packers-avoid-worst-case-scenario-with-jordan-love-injury-update-01j770261n49) [[❞]](https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13211151/jordan-love-injury-green-bay-packers-quarterback-ruled-out-for-3-6-weeks-after-mcl-injury-suffered-in-season-opener).
