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The Green Bay Packers lost to the Baltimore Ravens 41-24. Backup quarterback Malik Willis performed well, but coach Matt LaFleur affirmed Jordan Love remains the franchise QB and will start when healthy. LaFleur is unsure how he’ll handle Week 18 against the Vikings, considering Love’s concussion, the team’s playoff seeding being locked, and concerns about the defense, which allowed over 300 rushing yards to the Ravens and suffered more injuries.

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Packers Coach LaFleur Addresses QB Situation After Loss to Ravens, Mulls Resting Starters

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Following a 41-24 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur addressed concerns about a potential quarterback controversy, firmly stating that Jordan Love remains the team’s franchise quarterback and will start when he clears concussion protocol.

Backup quarterback Malik Willis impressed in the loss, completing 18 of 21 passes for 288 yards, a touchdown, and rushing for two more. Despite this, LaFleur shut down any speculation about a change at the position. “I want to pump the brakes on all that stuff… it’s clear that Jordan is our franchise quarterback, and when he is healthy, he’s going to be our starter,” LaFleur stated.

Love sustained a concussion in Week 16 against the Chicago Bears. His status for Week 18 is uncertain.

Looking ahead to the Week 18 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, LaFleur remains undecided on whether to rest his starters. The Packers are locked into the NFC’s No. 7 seed, ensuring a road game in the playoffs. Factors influencing his decision include Love’s concussion recovery, the team’s overall health, and the defense’s poor performance against the Ravens.

“What was probably the most disappointing thing after watching the tape is just how many times we weren’t playing the right technique or just in the right position to make a play,” LaFleur said, commenting on the defense’s struggles against the Ravens’ rushing attack, which amassed over 300 yards.

Adding to the Packers’ woes, the defense suffered additional season-ending injuries to defensive tackle Jordon Riley (Achilles) and cornerback Kamal Hadden (ankle) in the game against Baltimore.

LaFleur emphasized that, regardless of his decision on resting starters, the remaining players must be prepared to play hard against the Vikings.

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