Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love is back as the Packers’ starter after missing two weeks with a sprained knee.

The Packers (2-1) trailed Love’s backup, Malik Willis, 2-0. However, against the 3-0 Minnesota Vikings and their blitz-heavy defense, Love will regain his status as a starter.

After a breakout season in 2023 that earned him a four-year, $220 million extension, Love injured the MCL in his knee in the final minute of a Week 1 loss to Philadelphia, playing in Brazil, and his injury was initially described by the team. as one that could sideline him for three to six weeks.

He exceeded even the most optimistic predictions to return on Sunday.

The matchup will test Love’s mobility. The Vikings’ 16 sacks lead the NFL, and they are among the leaders in blitz speed on first and second downs. They entered Sunday as one of only seven defenses yet to allow a play of 40-plus yards from scrimmage.

The return of love started anything but smoothly. Green Bay’s first drive ended with a missed field goal and the second with an interception by Love.

By the end of the first quarter, he had completed four of his six passes, but for only 34 yards. Green Bay trailed 28-7 at halftime.