Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love gives himself a "realistic" chance to play Sunday against the visiting Detroit Lions, even if he doesn't practice all week because of a groin injury. Love didn't practice on Wednesday, when he was limited to being a spectator and rode an exercise bike during the stretching period. He had strained his groin and exited in the second half of the Packers' 30-27 victory last Sunday over the host Jacksonville Jaguars.
"Yeah, obviously not practicing during the week is not the ideal format for trying to play a game," Love said on Wednesday. "Like I said, things happen, if that's the scenario, I know I'll be fine. But definitely it's not the ideal scenario for going into a big week.
" Still, Love called it "realistic" that he could be on the field to face the Lions (6-1), who lead the NFC North by a half-game over the Packers (6-2). Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur will have something to say about Love playing on Sunday, but as of Wednesday he said it "potentially" could happen. "He's moving around better," LaFleur said.
"We'll see, again, we'll take it one day at a time. Certainly, yeah, we'll push the envelope with that. I know he wants to play, but we'll see where he's at by the end of the week.
" Love said he will try to get back this week, even though the team has a bye next week. Love understands he has to show LaFleur that he is able to protect himself. "I think just being able to play, move around in the pocket and not trying to hurt myself.