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    The Green Bay Packers return to Lambeau Field on Sunday for their 2024 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, but quarterback Jordan Love likely won’t be playing at quarterback (he’s doubtful according to the latest injury report).

    All eyes are on backup quarterback Malik Willis, who will lead the offense after being taken in the seventh round of last month’s draft from the Tennessee Titans.

    Both the Packers and Colts narrowly lost in Week 1.

    Join reporter Tom Silverstein for his in-game chat, where he’ll provide analysis and answer your questions.

    And follow our in-game blog for the best plays, highlights and moments from today’s home opener below. Refresh your browser for the latest.

    More: Here are 5 things to watch for as the Green Bay Packers take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2

    The Colts had run just three plays 12 minutes into the quarter, but Taylor started the Colts’ second drive with a 17-yard run. After a 13-yard completion on second down, Richardson’s deep pass intended for Pearce was intercepted by Xavier McKinney and returned to the Packers 31.

    A pitch to receiver Jayden Reed seemed to catch the Colts off guard, as Reed came around the corner and found space for 22 yards. Jacobs got six yards on the two carries before his number was called again on 3rd and 4 and another stretch play gave the Packers a first down at the Packers 47. Jacobs got another six yards before Emmanuel Wilson got his second carry for two yards. On third and 2, Wilson made his way past the marker to move the chains. 12 of the Packers’ 14 plays were on the ground. Coach Matt LaFleur called another running play, an end-around to receiver Bo Melton for 16 yards. A 20-yard touchdown run by Jacobs was called back for a hold on Rasheed Walker. It was the Packers’ third flag for 25 yards. After a four-yard gain on 1st and 20 by Lloyd, Willis called his own number for 12 yards. He then hits wide to Dontayvion Wicks for a 14-yard score and the Packers lead 10-0. The Packers have 135 yards rushing on their first two drives. Jacobs has 67.

    Former Wisconsin star Jonathan Taylor gets the first carry for the Colts and gains three yards. After an incomplete pass, Anthony Richardson hits Taylor for a short gain, but Isaiah McDuffie is there for the tackle and the Packers force a three-and-out, getting the ball back at their own 18 with 9:39 left in the quarter.

    Expect a heavy dose of Josh Jacobs, especially early to give Willis some confidence. Jacobs gets the first two carries for 15 yards before a 15-yard completion to Tucker Kraft and a nice gain by MarShawn Lloyd are both called back due to penalties. On 1st-and-20, Jacobs finds a big seam on the left side and sprints 40 yards for a first down. On third-and-7 from the 28, the Colts are all over a short pass to Jayden Reed for no gain and Brayden Narveson kicks a 46-yard field goal to get the Packers on the scoreboard. Jacobs rushes for 49 yards on the drive.

    The Packers’ backup quarterback gets the ball first, while Green Bay receives the kick in the home game.

    ESPN analyst Rex Ryan doesn’t seem to be a fan of Packers quarterback Malik Willis. He made no bones about it when he picked the Colts today.

    Willis has a 39 passer rating in his three starts.

    Jordan Love is officially inactive for Sunday afternoon’s home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. But the Green Bay Packers offense will have its best receiver in backup quarterback Malik Willis.

    Jayden Reed is active against the Colts after being listed as questionable with a lower leg injury. Reed was listed as a calf/shin sprain on the injury report but was a full participant in Wednesday’s and Thursday’s practice before being limited Friday. Reed’s 138 receiving yards on four catches ranked fourth in the NFL after Week 1. He also had a touchdown through the air and on the ground against the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil.

    Rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd is also active. Lloyd missed last week’s game with a hamstring injury sustained in training camp. With Willis behind center, the Packers could use the extra depth in their backfield.

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    • Start time: Afternoon
    • TV info: Fox
    • Location: Lambeau field
    • TV channel: Fox (channel 6 in Milwaukee, channel 11 in Green Bay)
    • Current: Fox Sports App

    Jordan Love was the only player on the Packers’ 53-man roster who did not practice Friday. He is not expected to play due to a sprained MCL. Here’s the rest of the injury report:

    Here’s the injury report:

    • LB Quay Walker (groin)
    • CB Corey Ballentine (oblique): Limited
    • DL Kenny Clark (teen): Limited
    • LB Edgerrin Cooper (knee): Full participation
    • RB Josh Jacobs (back): Limited
    • RB MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring): Limited
    • QB Jordan Love (knee): Did not participate
    • Julian Blackmon (shoulder): out
    • DeForest Buckner (back): Did not train
    • Kwity Paye (hamstring): did not train
    • Josh Downs (ankle): limited
    • Matt Gay (hernia): full participant

    The Packers are a slight underdog against the Colts.

    • Distribution: Packers +2.5
    • Moneyline: Packers +125; Colts -145
    • Over/under: 40.5

    Odds thanks to BetMGM from Saturday evening.

    Can the Packers avoid going 0-2 without Jordan Love? Three of our four reporters lose the opener at Lambeau Field.

    • Pete Dougherty: Foals 20, Packers 13
    • Tom Silverstein: Foals 23, Packers 19
    • Ryan Hout: Packers 20, Colts 16
    • Dominique Yates: Foals 20, Packers 14

    Read more about their picks for the Week 2 match below.

    A Marquez Valdes-Scantling fumble in overtime led to sudden-death play and the Colts’ Rodrigo Blankenship fired a 39-yard field goal to give the Packers a 34-31 comeback victory in a game where the momentum of the 2020 season shifted so much that it was impossible to count.

    Here are the stats for both teams after Week 1:

    Packers

    • Points per game: 29
    • Opponent points per match: 34
    • 3rd down %: 27.2%
    • 4and down %: 100%
    • Yards per game: 414
    • Opponent yards per game: 410
    • Net passing yards per game: 260
    • Rushing yards per game: 163

    Foals

    • Points per game: 27
    • Opponent points per match: 29
    • 3rd down %: 50.0%
    • 4and down %: 50.0%
    • Yards per game: 303
    • Opponent yards per game: 417
    • Net passing yards per game: 212
    • Rushing yards per game: 104

    The spotlight this week is on Willis, who will replace Love. Here’s the full depth chart.

    No. 2 wide receiver Josh Downs remains limited after missing Week 1 with a sprained ankle. Here’s the Colts’ full depth chart.

    Home games in bold

    • September 6, 7:15 pm, at Philadelphia Eagles, São Paulo, Brazil, L, 34-29
    • September 15, 12:00 PM, vs. Indianapolis Colts
    • September 22, 12:00 PM, at Tennessee Titans
    • September 29, 12:00 PM, vs. Minnesota Vikings
    • Oct 6, 3:25 p.m., at. Los Angeles Rams
    • October 13, 12:00 PM, vs. Arizona Cardinals
    • October 20, 12:00 PM, vs. Houston Texans
    • October 27, 12:00 PM, at Jacksonville Jaguars
    • November 3, 3:25 p.m. vs. Detroit Lions
    • November 10, farewell week
    • November 17, 12:00 PM, at Chicago Bears
    • November 24, 3:25 p.m., vs. San Francisco 49ers
    • November 28, 7:20 PM, vs. Miami Dolphins (Thanksgiving)
    • Dec. 5, 7:15 p.m., at Detroit Lions, Detroit (Thursday Night Football)
    • Dec. 15, 7:20 PM, at Seattle Seahawks, Seattle (Sunday Night Football)
    • Dec 23, 7:15 PM, vs. New Orleans Saints (Monday Night Football)
    • December 29, 12:00 PM, at Minnesota Vikings
    • Jan. 4-5, vs. Chicago Bears, Lambeau Field, date and time TBA
    • August 10: Green Bay 23, Cleveland 10 (SUMMARY)
    • August 18: Denver 27, Green Bay 2 (SUMMARY)
    • August 24: Packers 30, Ravens 7 (RECAPTION)

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