The Packers opted not to place their quarterback on the injured list, which would have meant he would miss at least four games, indicating they believed he could return sooner. And then head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t rule out during the week that Love could be good enough to play against Indy. On Friday, he said he was “doing great” and improving every day before the team initially listed him as questionable.

Whether that work will be enough to actually get him back on the field this week remains to be seen, and Saturday’s news suggests that possibility is becoming increasingly unlikely.

Malik Willis is in line to be the starter if Love is ruled out on Sunday. Willis would be supported by Sean Clifford, who was promoted from the practice squad on Saturday.