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Packers Battling Illnesses Ahead of Ravens Showdown; Love Out with Concussion

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers are facing a significant challenge as they prepare to host the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night. A wave of illness has swept through the locker room, impacting multiple key players and forcing the team to adjust its roster.

Starting quarterback Jordan Love has been ruled out due to a concussion, sidelining him for the crucial matchup. In his place, Malik Willis will make his first start for the Packers, potentially his final game at Lambeau Field this season, depending on the outcome of the division.

Adding to the team’s woes, several other players have been downgraded on the injury report due to illness, including starting left guard Aaron Banks and do-it-all wide receiver and primary kick returner Savion Williams. In total, seven players are listed with an illness on the final injury report: Defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna, cornerback Bo Melton, starting center Sean Rhyan, wide receiver Christian Watson, along with Banks, Williams, and Willis.

The Packers have also placed key special teams contributor Kristian Welch on injured reserve with an ankle injury sustained last week. He will be replaced by Jamon Johnson, who is expected to be elevated from the practice squad.

The outbreak evokes memories of 2018, when Davante Adams reminded teammates to take precautions during flu season. Now, the team needs to again embrace preventative measures as they hope to contain the spread of illness and field a competitive team against the Ravens.

Despite the challenges, the Packers still have a path to the playoffs, albeit a narrow one. They need to win their remaining games against the Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings, while also hoping the Chicago Bears lose their remaining games. A victory over the Ravens would be a critical step, but they’ll have to achieve it without their starting quarterback and with several players battling illness. The team may also be faced with the challenge of determining how to fill the hole at the left guard position. Donovan Jennings is listed as the backup left guard on the depth chart, but its more likely Jordan Morgan will play in his stead.

The Ravens will also be without their starting quarterback, Lamar Jackson.

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