The Green Bay Packers have added kicker Brayden Narveson to their Week 3 injury report due to a right-foot injury. Narveson, who has been instrumental for the team, recently kicked a field goal in their victory over the Indianapolis Colts, helping secure a 16-10 win at Lambeau Field.
Meanwhile, the Packers are keeping their starting quarterback decision close to the vest ahead of their game against the Tennessee Titans. Jordan Love, who missed the last game with a sprained MCL, practiced throughout the week but remains listed as questionable for the matchup.
Malik Willis, the former Titans quarterback, stepped in effectively during Love’s absence, contributing to the team’s Week 2 success. His potential return to Tennessee adds an intriguing dynamic to the game, but the Packers have not confirmed if Love will play.
Additionally, the team elevated quarterback Sean Clifford from the practice squad on Saturday. However, they have not disclosed whether Love will be the starter or if Willis will get another chance to lead the offense.
While Narveson’s injury raises questions, he does not carry a game designation, indicating he is expected to play against the Titans. Despite this, concerns linger about how his foot injury might impact his kicking performance, especially since he has already missed two field goals this season.
Narveson was brought in as the starting kicker after the Packers claimed him off waivers from the Titans. Prior to his arrival, Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph were in contention for the role during training camp, but Carlson was cut, and Joseph was released to make room for Narveson.
Joseph has since joined the New York Giants after a brief stint on the Detroit Lions’ practice squad, underscoring the turnover in the kicking game for Green Bay.
In terms of injuries, the Packers will be missing some key players for their upcoming game. First-round pick Jordan Morgan has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury sustained in Week 2, a recurrence of an issue that plagued him during training camp.
The rest of the Packers’ injury report reveals several players without designations, indicating their availability. Kenny Clark, Kingsley Enagbare, Josh Jacobs, Elgton Jenkins, Tucker Kraft, Josh Myers, Jayden Reed, and Zach Tom are all expected to play.
On the injury front, Carrington Valentine is listed as doubtful, prompting the Packers to elevate cornerback Robert Rochell from the practice squad to bolster their secondary.
As the game approaches, all eyes will be on the quarterback situation and how Narveson’s foot injury could affect his kicking performance, pivotal for the Packers against a competitive Titans squad.