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News: 3 days agoPackers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Love isn't expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Broncos, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Spin: LaFleur noted that he's planning to start Sean Clifford, then use rookie Michael Pratt as the second quarterback. Love played one drive in a 23-10 exhibition win over Cleveland on Saturday, connecting with Dontayvion Wicks for a 65-yard touchdown on the third snap of the game.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Love returns as Green Bay's quarterback after leading the Packers to the playoffs as a first-year starter in 2023. While expectations were low considering his limited NFL action and young supporting cast, Love proved doubters wrong by finishing as fantasy's QB7. That includes six top-10 finishes in his final eight games. Love was eighth or better in passing yards, attempts, completions and aDOT, while also finishing second in passing touchdowns and posting a 3-to-1 TD/INT ratio. Love could use his legs a little more, but with his success in 2023 and all of his exciting, young pass-catchers returning, Love should be viewed as a fringe QB1 in 2024.