Green Bay Packers quarterback **Jordan Love** was excited to return to practice last week wearing a green home jersey rather than the red no-contact one. After missing two games with a knee injury sustained late in Week 1, Love embraced the physicality of being back under center, viewing it as an important test of how his body would respond to getting hit again. Feeling the hits in practice helped him regain confidence as he prepares for the rigors of playing.
Love’s resilience was evident in the Packers’ recent game, where he nearly led a comeback from a four-score deficit against the Minnesota Vikings. Now, he and the Packers will look to improve their record as they head to **Inglewood, California** to face the injury-plagued **Los Angeles Rams** this Sunday.
The **Los Angeles Rams (1-3)** continue to face significant challenges, especially with the absence of their top wide receivers **Cooper Kupp** (ankle) and **Puka Nacua** (knee). Despite their struggles in Week 4 against the Chicago Bears, where they entered the red zone four times but managed only one touchdown in a 24-18 loss, there were some bright spots.
Quarterback **Matthew Stafford** completed 20 of 29 passes for 224 yards with one interception, and he has been developing a stronger connection with receiver **Jordan Whittington**, who stepped up in the absence of Kupp and Nacua. Whittington led the team with six receptions for 62 yards, impressing Stafford with his consistent performance. Stafford praised Whittington for taking advantage of his opportunities and earning trust through his hard work and positive attitude since joining the team.
As the Rams prepare to face the Packers, they’ll need players like Whittington to continue stepping up, especially with their star receivers still sidelined.
As the **Los Angeles Rams** adjust to the absence of key receivers **Cooper Kupp** and **Puka Nacua**, running back **Kyren Williams** has been a consistent force on the ground. Williams rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries against the Bears, extending his streak to seven consecutive games with at least one rushing touchdown, dating back to last season. His presence has provided much-needed stability in the Rams’ offense as **Matthew Stafford** continues to develop chemistry with emerging targets like **Jordan Whittington**, who impressed with six catches for 62 yards.
On the other side, the **Green Bay Packers (2-2)** are looking to rebound after a tough 31-29 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Despite falling behind 28-0, **Jordan Love** rallied, throwing for a career-best 389 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions in a heavy-passing game where he attempted a career-high 54 passes. Packers head coach **Matt LaFleur** noted that Love’s rhythm seemed to improve the more they passed, but emphasized that the team doesn’t intend to rely on such high-volume passing in the future.
Heading into the matchup, the Packers may be without several key players, including wide receiver **Christian Watson** (ankle) and cornerback **Jaire Alexander** (groin). Tight end **Luke Musgrave** and defensive lineman **Kenny Clark** are also nursing injuries. Love himself was limited in practice due to his knee, though he is expected to play. For the Rams, **Cooper Kupp** remains out, and receiver **Demarcus Robinson** and cornerback **Darious Williams** are dealing with injuries as well.
Historically, the Packers have dominated recent matchups, winning eight of their past nine regular-season games against Los Angeles. Both teams will be looking to overcome their injuries and improve on their current records in what promises to be a competitive game.
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