Packers-Lions game preview Sunday: time, TV, Jordan Love injury update

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With Jordan Love out, Packers running back Josh Jacobs stepped up

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs talks after his 127 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Jaguars.

The pregame hype for the NFC North showdown between the 6-2 Green Bay Packers and the 6-1 Detroit Lions Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field is well-deserved.

But it'll be overshadowed by the status of quarterback Jordan Love this week.

Love hurt his groin in the Packers' 30-27 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday. Though the injury isn't serious, the Packers could choose to rest him. They're 3-0 when Malik Willis has filled in for Love and they have a bye after the Lions game.

But Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Love will be play Sunday if he's healthy enough.

"If he can go, he'll go," LaFleur said. "So, we'll see where he's at by the end of the week and, if we feel like he can't protect himself, then we certainly wouldn't put him in that position."

Here's an early preview at Sunday's game:

What time is Packers vs Lions on Sunday?

Start time: 3;25 p.m.

What channel is Packers vs Lions on Sunday?

TV Channel: Fox (Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Channel 11 in Green Bay)

What's the Packers' record?

The Packers have won four straight games and are 6-2. Four of their six wins are against AFC South teams. This is only Green Bay's second game against an NFC North opponent.

What's the Lions' record?

The Lions lead the NFC North at 6-1 and are 3-0 on the road. They're third in the NFC in points scored with 234 after a 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Packers vs Lions odds

Point spread: Lions by 3.5

O/U: 48

Moneyline: Packers -115, Lions -105

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday morning

ESPN is giving the Packers a 39.2% chance to win this game.

Jordan Love injury update

Following an MRI Monday, Love’s status is no worse off than it was Sunday, when it was thought his groin injury wasn’t bad enough to rule him out this week.

Read more about Jordan Love's injury status

Jaire Alexander injury update

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander came up hobbled when trying to cover Jaguars tight end Evan Engram on a 14-yard touchdown pass with 1 minute, 48 seconds left. Alexander was unable to put any weight on his right leg as Engram went up for the pass, a noncontact injury. 

Tests showed Alexander's injury isn't serious but he's got a lot of soreness, a league source said. Alexander will have to work that out to play this week, so his status is up in the air.

Read more about Jaire Alexander's injury status

Packers-Lions, last two games

Nov. 23, 2023: One of the Packers' best games of the season was a 29-22 victory over the Lions. Love finished 22-of-32 for 268 yards, three touchdowns and a 125.5 rating,

Read more about the game

Sept. 28, 2023: The Lions led 27-3 at halftime and defeated the Packers, 34-20.  Love finished 23-of-36 for 246 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions and a 69.9 passer rating, the first multi-interception game of his career.

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Packers schedule 2024

All times Central

• Sept. 6: vs. Philadelphia in São Paulo, Brazil, L, 34-29
• Sept. 15: vs. Indianapolis, W, 16-10
• Sept. 22: at Tennessee, W, 30-14
• Sept. 29: vs. Minnesota, L, 31-29
• Oct. 6: at Los Angeles Rams, W, 24-19
• Oct. 13: vs. Arizona, W, 34-13
• Oct. 20: vs. Houston, W, 24-22
• Oct. 27: at Jacksonville, W, 30-27
• Nov. 3: vs. Detroit, 3:25 p.m.
• Nov. 10: Bye
• Nov. 17: at Chicago, noon
• Nov. 24: vs. San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.
• Nov. 28: vs. Miami, 7:20 p.m.
• Dec. 5: at Detroit, 7:15 p.m.
• Dec. 15: at Seattle, 7:20 p.m.
• Dec. 23: vs. New Orleans, 7:15 p.m.
• Dec. 29: at Minnesota. noon
• TBD: vs. Chicago, TBD
• Record: 6-2