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Packers Edge Giants 27-20 After Love Returns From Shoulder Scare

The outcome spotlighted Green Bay’s health and special-teams concerns as New York began Mike Kafka’s interim tenure under heightened scrutiny of Jaxson Dart’s concussion management.

Overview

  • Jordan Love briefly exited with a left-shoulder injury before returning to finish 13-of-24 with two touchdown passes, while fill-in Malik Willis led a TD drive during Love’s absence.
  • Starting running back Josh Jacobs left with a knee injury and was ruled out after halftime, prompting concern from coach Matt LaFleur as Emanuel Wilson stepped in for 40 yards, a touchdown and a late two-point catch.
  • With Brandon McManus out due to a quadriceps injury, replacement Lucas Havrisik missed two extra points, and Green Bay now leads the NFL with nine missed kicks including field goals.
  • Evan Williams intercepted Jameis Winston in the end zone with 36 seconds left before a game-ending fumble on the next series sealed New York’s fifth straight defeat in Kafka’s first game as interim coach.
  • The Packers scratched wide receiver Malik Heath for Week 11 as a coach’s decision, and separate reporting said people inside and outside the Giants urged rookie Jaxson Dart to be more cautious running after multiple concussion evaluations.