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In the Green Bay Packers' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Jordan Love played only three snaps, completing a 65-yard touchdown pass to receiver Dontayvion Wicks. Following this brief appearance, Love is expected to sit out the next preseason game against the Denver Broncos, as the team will focus on joint practices for necessary game reps. Coach Matt LaFleur indicated that Love and other starters may not play again until the regular-season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Jordan Love had a successful but brief outing in the preseason opener.
  • Packers will prioritize joint practices over preseason games for starters.
Jordan Love | QB
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Breakout
Week 1
65 pass yards
1 pass TDs
  • Completed a 65-yard touchdown pass on his third snap.
  • Expected to sit out the next preseason game.
Dontayvion Wicks | WR
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Breakout
Week 1
1 receptions
65 rec yards
1 rec TDs
  • Scored a touchdown on a 65-yard reception from Jordan Love.
Sean Clifford | QB
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Pickup
Week 1
111 pass yards
  • Led the team to three scoring drives after Love's exit.
  • Completed 10 of 19 passes for 111 yards.
MarShawn Lloyd | RB
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Injury
  • Announced injury with a hamstring issue during the game.
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  • Starters will not play in the next preseason game against the Broncos.
  • Focus on joint practices for game preparation.
Cleveland Browns
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  • Faced the Packers in the preseason opener but did not have significant player mentions.