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Malik Willis will be the Packers' QB1 against the Colts if Jordan Love is unable to play due to injury | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 6: Zack Baun #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter to end the game at Arena Corinthians on September 6, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

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Malik Willis is the next man up in Green Bay.

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LeFleur told reporters on Monday that Willis will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 2 if Jordan Love is not released, with Sean Clifford serving as the backup.

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#Packer Coach Matt LaFleur tells reporters that Malik Willis will start assuming Jordan Love is unavailable.
“If Jordan is not cleared, we will start with Malik and Sean will be the backup.” pic.twitter.com/pg3fVPT0C0

LaFleur told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Packers do not plan to place Love on the injured list, suggesting the current starter could be back within the next four weeks.

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Packers HC Matt LaFleur said QB Malik Willis will start Sunday if Jordan Love is unavailable. The Packers also do not plan to place Love on the injured list, meaning they still believe he could be back within four weeks.

Love suffered a knee injury on the Packers' final drive in Week 1, a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil.

Love's injury is diagnosed He suffered an MCL sprain and is expected to be out three to six weeks. While it would have been tempting to add another quarterback, considering what Green Bay has in Willis, it makes sense.

A second-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2022, Willis has played in 12 games in his career. He has a 1-2 record and has thrown for 350 yards, zero touchdowns and three interceptions in his few appearances.

He was traded to the Packers on August 26th and was used as the team's backup ahead of Clifford. Although Green Bay is already reluctant to rely on him, his dual-threat skills and past performance make him an interesting development option for the team.

The Packers host the Colts in Week 2 and hope Willis can help the team avoid a dreaded 0-2 start.

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