SHOCKING UPDATE: Packers Release Latest on Jordan Love’s Injury After Controversial Hit in Week 16 Loss to Bears
Chicago, December 22, 2025 – The Green Bay Packers issued an official update on quarterback Jordan Love‘s injury following a heartbreaking 22-16 overtime loss to the Chicago Bears in their Week 16 NFC North showdown at Soldier Field on December 20. Love, the team’s star signal-caller, suffered a concussion in the second quarter after a controversial helmet-to-helmet hit, forcing him out of the game and casting uncertainty over Green Bay’s playoff push.
The incident occurred with 8:21 left in the first half on a first-down play from the Packers’ 17-yard line. Bears defensive end Austin Booker sacked Love, leading with his helmet in a collision that drew an immediate 15-yard roughing the passer penalty. Love remained on the ground for several minutes before walking to the sideline medical tent and eventually to the locker room for evaluation. He was ruled questionable to return at halftime and officially out at the start of the third quarter, entering the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Backup Malik Willis stepped in admirably, completing 9 of 11 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown (a 33-yard strike to Romeo Doubs), while adding 44 rushing yards. The Packers dominated much of the game, building a 16-6 lead late in the fourth quarter despite multiple red-zone struggles and the absence of edge rusher Micah Parsons (out for the season with an ACL tear). However, a late collapse—including a mishandled onside kick recovered by the Bears and a fumbled snap on fourth-and-1 in overtime—allowed Chicago to rally. Caleb Williams sealed the win with a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in OT, extending the Bears’ record to 11-4 and their NFC North lead to 1.5 games over the 9-5-1 Packers.
Head coach Matt LaFleur provided a cautious update post-game, confirming Love is in concussion protocol but “doing better.” This marks Love’s first reported concussion in his NFL career, though he has dealt with other injuries, missing games due to groin and shoulder issues in recent seasons. With a quick turnaround—the Packers host the Baltimore Ravens on December 27—Love’s availability remains a major question mark.
Some Packers players expressed frustration over the hit, with running back Emanuel Wilson calling it “unacceptable.” Booker insisted it was unintentional, saying his hand was “a little too high.”
The loss is a devastating blow to Green Bay’s division title hopes and playoff seeding. Fans are left hoping for a swift recovery from their franchise QB as the team fights to secure a postseason spot in the final two weeks.
