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Matt LaFleur is “very concerned” about Jordan Love’s groin injury

Packers quarterback Jordan Love will undergo further medical tests on Monday to determine the extent of his groin injury. Coach Matt LaFleur expressed pessimism about Love's chances of recovering from the injury.

Malik Willis replaced Love in the second half and led the Packers to a final field goal and a 30-27 victory over the Jaguars.

“I don't. I don't know,” LaFleur said when asked about the extent of Love's injury. “But of course there's always a lot of concern when someone's in there [struggling to move around]and he did it right at the start of that first trip. I think everyone could see how he was having difficulty moving. It got to the point where we were tired of it and he no longer felt like he could protect himself. So I chose Malik and I can't say enough good things about Malik Willis and the work he can do there. The moment is never too big for him. He made a lot of great plays in this game, not just with his arm but with his legs as well. Just really proud of our boys.”

Love ultimately left the game with 11:31 left in the third quarter after Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker sent the quarterback to the ground.

In Week 1, Love sprained his medial ligament and missed two games. Willis replaced him and won both.

On Sunday, Love went 14 of 22 for 196 yards and one interception.

The Packers play the Lions in an NFC North showdown next Sunday.