Packers QB Jordan Love Avoids ACL Tear | Pro Football Doc Injury Breakdown

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Updated  Analysis Sept 7 8am

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Jordan Love Knee Injury Analysis 

According to Pro Football Doc, Dr David Chao "the pop in his knee does not to me indicate an ACL tear does not indicate a knee dislocation it does indicate a subluxation transient dislocation shifting of the kneecap that happens more often than you think and so there's still reason to believe there may not be a significant injury in Love's knee or ankle."

Chao said "the worry here on the knee is a kneecap or patella subluxation shift that often can happen without additional ligament tears. There is an earlier report from The Athletic saying an ankle injury has been ruled out. That doesn't mean there isn't an ankle sprain injury, as in tear to a ligament that needs surgery ruled out completely. I find it surprising based on the mechanism as everyone has seen that there isn't an ankle injury of some sort there and certainly the kneecap popping as well.'

Jordan Love Instant In-game Injury Analysis 

In the final seconds of the Week 1 game, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love suffered a possible ankle and knee injury, with initial video analysis pointing to a possible mild left high ankle sprain. 

The left patella slightly subluxed but ankle issue is bigger deal. Rolling up on ankle can cause simultaneous knee issue. More often than not knee subluxations happened without structural damage. No worry for an ACL tear. The injury appears less severe since it affects his front leg, which is not as crucial for pushing off as his back leg. This detail could play an important role in determining his availability for future games.

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As Love makes the long flight home from Brazil, managing the swelling will be key. With extra rest days ahead, there’s hope that he can avoid missing Week 2. However, even if he suits up, his mobility will likely be limited, potentially impacting his overall effectiveness on the field.

Will Jordan Love Play NFL Week 2?

Looking forward, if the injury is only a kneecap subluxation, we could expect Love to miss two weeks based on Patrick Mahomes missing two weeks in 2019 with a kneecap subluxation.