Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love Battling Through Shoulder Injury In Week 12

Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love will be playing hurt today at home against the Minnesota Vikings. He’s reportedly battling a separated shoulder, yet he’s still gearing up to lead his team against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings.

It’s a gnarly, painful injury that, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, left Love “visibly bruised.” But here’s the kicker and the silver lining all rolled into one: it’s his non-throwing, left shoulder. If this were his right shoulder, the Packers would likely be turning to a backup. Instead, the narrative is about a quarterback showing the kind of grit that can define a season and a career.

Love Is Battling Through Adversity

#Packers QB Jordan Love is a go today, but he'll be fighting through an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. This injury (aka separated shoulder) left Love visibly bruised and if it was his right shoulder, he wouldn't be playing. Instead, he was full go in practice. https://t.co/03Z85sbr6S

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 23, 2025

Let’s be real for a second. Playing quarterback with a bum shoulder, even the non-throwing one, is a Herculean task. Every hit, every awkward fall, every jarring motion is going to send a jolt of agony through his body. This puts an immense amount of pressure on the Packers‘ offensive line. Their mission, should they choose to accept it, is to transform into a human fortress around Love.

They need to keep the Vikings‘ ferocious pass rush at bay and ensure their quarterback stays upright. Failure is not an option when your field general is already wounded. This is where team chemistry and a shared sense of purpose become more than just locker-room platitudes; they become a lifeline.

Navigating the Game Without Key Weapons

To make matters even more challenging, Love will be taking the field without one of his primary offensive weapons. Star Running Back Josh Jacobs has been officially ruled out. He’s dealing with a bone bruise and thigh contusion from last week’s game, and with a short week ahead and a Thanksgiving Day game against Detroit looming, the team is opting for caution.

It is a smart move for the long haul, but in the short term, it means Love has to shoulder even more of the offensive load. This is the kind of high-stakes drama the NFL lives on. A tough-as-nails quarterback, playing through an injury that would sideline lesser men, against a bitter rival, without his top running back.