ALERT: JORDAN LOVE CLEARS CONCUSSION PROTOCOL; STATUS REVEALED FOR FINAL WEEK 18 GAME
Jordan Love is officially OUT for the Packers vs Ravens game. Malik Willis will start at Lambeau as Green Bay eyes the NFC North.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said after Saturday's loss to the Ravens that Love will start again once he's recovered from his concussion, taking over from Malik Willis, who has a shoulder issue. But he wouldn't say if any players would be rested for Sunday's last game of the season against the Vikings, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.
The playoffs are coming up, and the Green Bay Packers are getting ready to face the Baltimore Ravens in a really important game. If Green Bay wins, they'll be in a good spot to win the NFC North. For Baltimore, a win would help them get into the AFC playoffs.
In the last game, against the Chicago Bears, Green Bay's quarterback, Jordan Love, got hurt in the first half and had to leave the game. Malik Willis, the backup, took over while Love nurses a concussion and a shoulder injury.
Green Bay was really hoping Love would be back for the big game against Baltimore. But, bad news: it sounds like he's probably going to have to sit this one out on Saturday.
ESPN's Adam Schefter said on Friday that Malik Willis would be the starting quarterback instead of Love for the Ravens game.
Willis isn't in top condition either. He's been dealing with a shoulder injury and some kind of sickness. He was okay when he stepped in and helped the Packers get ahead, but after that, things fell apart.
Rotowire says that Love had to pass a concussion test with a doctor this week, so there wasn't much time for him to get cleared to play. Because of that, it looks like Green Bay won't have him available.
They're up against a Ravens team that really needs to win to keep their small chance of making the playoffs alive. The good thing for the Packers is that they're playing at home at Lambeau Field, so the fans will be cheering them on.
While it's too bad that Love won't be playing, Baltimore also has a problem with their starting quarterback, Lamar Jackson. So, it might end up being a game of the backups. The most important part is getting Love healthy for the playoffs.
Right now, Green Bay is the seventh seed in the NFC playoffs, but they could move up if they win their remaining games. If the Bears beat the 49ers this weekend, Chicago will win the NFC North.
KENDRICK BOURNE REVEALS THE STRICT DISCIPLINE THAT SPARKED THE PATRIOTS' TURNAROUND
Kendrick Bourne speaks out! Discover why he thinks Mike Vrabel is the right fit and why he’s eyeing a 2026 return to the 49ers.
Kendrick Bourne’s path through the NFL has zigzagged all over – some highs, plenty of lows, and now, another fresh start. He took a shot with the Patriots in 2025 after building his reputation with the 49ers. But honestly, that New England chapter ended before it even got going. Bourne didn’t just slip out the back door. He left with a lot to say about what he saw brewing in New England as Mike Vrabel took charge.
Once Vrabel arrived, you didn’t need to listen for rumours about a culture shift; it was obvious. Bourne noticed right away. He’s already got his eyes set on home, back with the 49ers, but even from a distance, he could see the Patriots were heading somewhere new long before their record showed it.
Talking about his exit from New England, Bourne didn’t sugarcoat anything. Losing the job itself wasn’t the hardest part. What stung was watching Vrabel put his stamp on the team, laying down the kind of structure and discipline Bourne knew would eventually pay off. He was blunt; things just felt different under Vrabel compared to before.
He put it like this: “After going through OTAs and camp with Vrabes, you just knew. Nothing against Mayo, but he just wasn’t ready. With Vrabes, the structure was totally different in how we studied, how we met, and just the whole vibe. Honestly, I was sad about it.”
This wasn’t just a guy being bitter. Bourne respected what was happening in New England and genuinely wished he could have been part of it, especially with a Super Bowl push on the horizon. He even admitted he’d wanted to be in that locker room when the Patriots finally made it back to the big stage.
Now he’s back with the 49ers, hoping to stick around. At 30, Bourne wants a new contract in San Francisco. He had a solid 2025, racked up 551 yards, picked up a contract bonus, and gave the offence a spark. The 49ers needed reliable hands, and Bourne delivered. He’s clear: he wants to stay, but only if the deal makes sense for him.
So now, the offseason gets interesting. Bourne knows where he fits best, but he’s still keeping an eye on what’s building in New England. That mix of looking back and chasing what’s next makes this part of his career one to pay attention to.
MRI SCARE: STEVE KERR ADMITS STEPH CURRY’S "NEBULOUS" KNEE MAY REQUIRE SECOND IMAGING
Warriors crisis! Discover why Steph Curry may need another MRI and how Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear shifts GSW to the play-in.
The Warriors have been scrambling since Jimmy Butler went down with that ACL tear. He’s done for the year, and now Stephen Curry has to carry the offence on his own.
Right after the All-Star break, the Warriors are sitting in eighth place out West. That’s already shaky, and now Curry’s dealing with a knee injury too. The team calls it runner's knee; basically, he just needs time to heal. But then Steve Kerr gave an update that didn’t exactly inspire confidence.
Turns out, Curry might need another MRI. He tried to push through a full workout, but his knee just wasn’t right. Now, they’re waiting on imaging to figure out how long he’ll actually be out.
Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis still hasn’t suited up for Golden State. If Curry misses significant time, everyone else needs to step up in a big way. The Warriors already have one of the most average offences in the league, 15th at the break. No curry, and things get ugly fast. He’s already missed 16 games this season, and the team went 6-10 without him.
Losing Butler already knocked the Warriors out of serious contention. They’re pretty much locked into the play-in. Unless Curry suddenly goes supernova, it’s hard to see them catching the Thunder or making any real noise out West.
So, what’s next? The front office tried to swing big at the deadline, going after Giannis Antetokounmpo, though who knows if the Bucks ever really considered it. Giannis stayed put, but you can bet the Warriors will chase him again this summer.
If that doesn’t work, they’ll turn to other stars. They know the championship window is closing with Curry still on the roster. He’s still elite, but time’s ticking.
LeBron James even comes up as a possibility. If he declines his player option and hits free agency, maybe he’d team up with Curry for one last run at a ring.
Most likely, though, Golden State will look at trades instead of free agents to try to reload. Curry’s health isn’t what it used to be, and the Warriors know they have to make the most of whatever prime he’s got left.