The Green Bay Packers (2-1) have managed to get past suspect competition the last two weeks without their starting quarterback, but Jordan Love will be active for Sunday's rivalry game against the Minnesota Vikings (3-0), per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Despite initial concern that he might be sidelined for up to six weeks with a sprained ligament in his knee, Love managed to avoid going on the injured reserve and is now seemingly good to go. Lambeau Field will be electric as fans welcome back No. 10 with open arms.

That is not to say backup QB Malik Willis floundered. He did an adequate job filling in for a team that he has only been on for a month. Willis threw two touchdowns and no interceptions in the last two games combined against the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts, as head coach Matt LaFleur relied on his rushing attack and defense to secure Ws. He may still be involved, even after this latest development.

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The game plan will naturally shift with Loves due to take the field. It may not be a smooth return, though. The Vikings' defense has brought the pressure in the first stretch of the season and absolutely stifled CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans in Week 3. The Packers must protect the presumed face of the franchise and make sure he is not hobbled once again.

If Jacobs can set the tone on the ground, Love should have his chances to spray the football to his capable wide receiver group. Jayden Reed, in particular, demonstrated excellent chemistry with Love in Green Bay's season opener versus the Philadelphia Eagles, amassing 138 yards and one receiving touchdown in the narrow defeat. The duo hopes to resume their productive connection in Week 4.

There might be some limitations, but the most important thing for Jordan Love is to get through the entire game unscathed. Assuming he finds his rhythm, the Packers should be poised for another memorable season.