Key Highlights
- This season marked Love's third consecutive season passing for over 3,000 yards and at least 20 touchdowns. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBack in 2023, Love was borderline an MVP candidate, throwing for 4,159 yards and 32 passing touchdowns.
- On top of the statistical success, there have been some postseason wins and appearances as well. With the Packers in the playoffs for the third straight year in 2026, it's important to credit Love with some of this.
- However, he is currently working his way back from a concussion he suffered in Week 16 against the Chicago Bears. That said, Matt LaFleur confirmed that Love will start in their wild-card game against the Bears, but who will be the backup if things go south again?Here's everything to know about the Packers' quarterback depth chart ahead of the 2025-26 playoffs. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE 2026 NFL PLAYOFFS:SN's expert predictions for NFL playoffs, Super Bowl 60Full NFL playoff scheduleUpdated NFL playoff bracketWild-card picks, predictionsNFL playoff power rankings, 1-14Who is the Packers' backup quarterback?Love's backup is the former Tennessee Titan Malik Willis. Willis was taken with the 86th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Titans.
- The 6'1" quarterback out of Liberty was a promising prospect with his cannon of an arm and dual-threat ability. However, to many's surprise, he fell considerably on the draft board.
- When things did not work out in Tennessee, he was shipped to Green Bay, where he has primarily been a backup. Although Love has suffered countless injuries over the past two seasons, Willis has seen plenty of on-field action.
