{
  "id": 1758867,
  "title": "Packers HC Matt LaFleur Gives Update on Jordan Love's Status vs Broncos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/packers-hc-matt-lafleur-gives-update-on-jordan-loves-status-vs-broncos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:33:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/packers-hc-matt-lafleur-gives-update-on-jordan-loves-status-vs-broncos-12338169"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided an update on quarterback Jordan Love's status for the team's upcoming preseason matchup against the Denver Broncos. Love participated in just one offensive series during the Packers' first preseason game, held against the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the team ultimately lost 28-9. The first-team offense only managed to score three field goals throughout the game. Despite this disappointing result, LaFleur confirmed that Love and the starters will once again take the field when the Packers travel to Denver on Friday. The preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals will serve as the final opportunity for the Packers to evaluate Love's readiness for the regular season, which commences on September 13 against the Minnesota Vikings. Love, 27, has been with the Packers since taking over as the starting quarterback in 2023, following Aaron Rodgers' final season. Love's efficiency peaked in the 2023 season, completing 66.3% of his passes for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns, and six interceptions. The Packers, under LaFleur, have made three consecutive playoff appearances, including a wild-card victory in 2023, marking the first time Love started as the full-time starter.",
  "summary": "Matt LaFleur reveals his plans for Jordan Love and other Packers starters in their upcoming preseason game against the Broncos.",
  "key_points": [
    "Packers HC Matt LaFleur updates Jordan Love's preseason status.",
    "Love participated in one offensive series against Pittsburgh Steelers.",
    "Final preseason game against Arizona Cardinals evaluates Love's readiness."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}