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Packers Start Clayton Tune With Jordan Love Resting for Playoffs

Minnesota expects J.J. McCarthy after a full practice, with Green Bay still finalizing its backup plan.

Overview

  • Jordan Love cleared concussion protocol, and Matt LaFleur said the intent is not to play him in Week 18.
  • Clayton Tune will start Sunday in Minneapolis, marking his second NFL start.
  • Green Bay has not named a backup for Tune, weighing Jordan Love, Malik Willis (shoulder and hamstring) and recent practice-squad addition Desmond Ridder.
  • The Packers are locked into the NFC’s No. 7 seed and are preparing for a road Wild Card game at Chicago or Philadelphia.
  • Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was a full practice participant and is on track to start despite a hairline fracture in his throwing hand.