Love Expected to Sit Week 18 as Packers Rest Starters, Remains Franchise QB

Packers QB Jordan Love, who was inactive for Week 17 due to concussion protocol, is now expected to sit out part or all of the regular-season finale against the Vikings. The Packers, locked into the NFC's No. 7 seed, plan to rest starters. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that Love is the team's "franchise quarterback" and will return as the starter when healthy, despite Malik Willis's strong Week 17 performance. Love has $49.9 million guaranteed for 2026.