Packers plan to play Jordan Love against Steelers on Thursday
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is expected to play in the preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed at a press conference that the team aims to maintain a consistent approach, as Love has participated in the preseason opener for the last three years. While LaFleur stated that the exact number of snaps for Love remains flexible, he emphasized the importance of preparing mentally for game situations. Following the Steelers game, the Packers will face the Denver Broncos for their second preseason matchup before playing at home against the Arizona Cardinals on August 28.
- •Jordan Love played in the preseason opener for the last three seasons.
- •LaFleur emphasizes mental preparation ahead of the regular season.
- •Packers face Steelers on Thursday in their first preseason game.
- •Next, the Packers will play the Broncos in their second preseason game.
- •Home game scheduled for August 28 against the Cardinals.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Packers make big QB decision for preseason game vs. Steelers
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Packers to start QB Jordan Love against Steelers. What about Aaron Rodgers?
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers haven't decided if Aaron Rodgers will play on Thursday
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Packers planning to play QB Jordan Love in preseason opener in Pittsburgh
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Packers plan to play Jordan Love on Thursday
"Jordan Love is expected to start Thursday night's preseason game in Pittsburgh, but it remains unclear if his predecessor as the Packers' starting quarterback will be on the field for the Steelers.
"Packers quarterback Jordan Love played the preseason opener in each of the last three seasons and it looks like the team will take the same approach this summer.
"One half of a potentially notable preseason QB matchup is in place, as the Packers will start Jordan Love against the Steelers. His coach explained why.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:01 PMPackers make big QB decision for preseason game vs. Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will reportedly face Jordan Love in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:36 PMPackers to start QB Jordan Love against Steelers. What about Aaron Rodgers?
One half of a potentially notable preseason QB matchup is in place, as the Packers will start Jordan Love against the Steelers. His coach explained why.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:32 PMSteelers haven't decided if Aaron Rodgers will play on Thursday
Jordan Love is expected to start Thursday night's preseason game in Pittsburgh, but it remains unclear if his predecessor as the Packers' starting quarterback will be on the field for the Steelers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:08 PMPackers planning to play QB Jordan Love in preseason opener in Pittsburgh
Expect to see Jordan Love and the healthy Packers starters in the preseason opener against the Steelers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:54 PMPackers plan to play Jordan Love on Thursday
Packers quarterback Jordan Love played the preseason opener in each of the last three seasons and it looks like the team will take the same approach this summer.
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