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The Packers look to win against the Jaguars after QB Jordan Love left the game with a groin injury

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love left Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a groin injury. After Love was replaced by backup QB Malik Willis, the Packers beat the Jaguars 30-27 and won on a last-second field goal.

Love left the game in the third quarter after a touch on the whistle from defensive end Travon Walker, who nudged Love when Love was off balance. The QB was slow to get out of the game.

The Packers later called Love's return with a groin injury questionable.

Willis took over and finished the game with a 4-5 pass play and a touchdown.

The Jaguars were leading 17-13 in the third quarter when Love went off. Green Bay rallied early in the fourth quarter to take a 27-17 lead. Jacksonville tied the game when Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass to Evan Engram with less than two minutes left.

In the final minutes, the Packers moved down tactically. Green Bay kicker Brandon McManus, a former Jaguar, made the game-tying field goal with two seconds left, giving the Packers – and Willis – the win.

Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Green Bay's Jordan Love suffered a groin injury during Sunday's win at Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Willis previously started two games while Love was sidelined with an MCL sprain suffered in the home opener at Green Bay. Love returned to the field during the Packers' fourth loss of Week against the Minnesota Vikings.

On Sunday, Love initially appeared to sustain or aggravate an injury in the first quarter when he landed awkwardly after a throw.

He spent some time in a medical tent after that game, but remained in the game until the start of the second half. His mobility was limited after the incident and he was seen limping repeatedly during the game.

With the win, the Packers are now 6-2. Love's injury status is unclear, but if he misses more time, it's clear Willis can fill in for Green Bay.

By Vanessa

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