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Report: Jordan Love Expected to Start for Packers vs. Lions After Groin Injury

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is reportedly expected to be back under center for Sunday's NFC North showdown with the Detroit Lions.

According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Love is in line to start the Week 9 clash after exiting last week's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a groin injury.

Love's health has been a consistent storyline for the Packers this season, as he suffered a sprained MCL in the opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and missed the next two games against the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.

He then suffered a groin injury in Week 8 against Jacksonville and exited the contest, although NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported it was "nothing major.