The Green Bay Packers are ruling out quarterback Jordan Love for Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens because of his concussion, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Friday.
The team has since announced this news.
Malik Willis is expected to start in Love’s place.
Both Love and Willis (shoulder/illness) were listed as questionable to play on Green Bay’s initial injury report Thursday. Ásta remains concussed and will miss the game in Week 17.
Green Bay clinched a playoff berth Thursday with Detroit’s loss to Minnesota. A loss to Baltimore on Saturday would secure the NFC North title for the Chicago Bears.
Willis won’t be the only running back to see action in Saturday’s crucial Week 17 game. Tyler Huntley is slated to start for the Ravens in place of Lamar Jackson, who is questionable with a back injury.
Love suffered a concussion during the Packers’ Week 16 loss to the Bears and was subsequently placed on the bench. Love, who is also dealing with a left shoulder problem, returned to practice on Tuesday and was limited for the rest of the week.
Through 15 starts this season, Love has completed 66.3% of his passes for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Willis replaced Love under center in the aforementioned loss but suffered a right shoulder injury at the end of regulation.
The Packers (9-5-1) host the Ravens (7-8) at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday.