The Green Bay Packers will start their NFL preseason on Thursday night, facing the Pittsburgh Steelers. This matchup marks the beginning of the Packers’ campaign as they prepare for the upcoming regular season.
Packers’ Quarterback Status for Thursday’s Game
The Green Bay Packers are considering a cautious approach with their franchise quarterback following a recent setback, but he has not been ruled out for Thursday’s game. Quarterback Jordan Love indicated that he and head coach Matt LaFleur have discussed a plan for this week. “I think the plan is to play some limited role this week and see how it goes going forward,” Love stated, suggesting a potential limited participation in practice and the game as they assess his condition.
What did Packers head coach say
Fortunately, the injury affected his left, non-throwing hand, allowing him to recover in time and be available for Green Bay’s Week 1 game.
He said it is important to be “mentally ready to go play a game, whether it’s one play, whether it’s three plays, 10 plays, the whole game.“ Love’s previous preseason experience did not go according to plan. LaFleur has also emphasized the importance of having his players mentally prepared for game action, regardless of how much playing time they ultimately receive.
During last year’s matchup against the New York Jets, the Packers quarterback suffered an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb.
