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Utah State's Jordan Love to get first NFL start with Rodgers out

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Posted at 9:43 AM, Nov 03, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-03 11:52:17-04

GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Utah State's Jordan Love will get his first NFL start Sunday after Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19.

NFL Network reports Rodgers will be unable to face the Chiefs in Kansas City, giving Love the opportunity to lead the 7-1 Packers.

Love was selected with the 26th overall pick by Green Bay in the 2020 NFL Draft, but has yet to start a game due to playing behind Rodgers. Following a rookie season in which he failed to play a down, Love saw limited duty during Green Bay's opening week blowout loss to the Saints.

In three seasons with the Aggies, Love threw 60 touchdowns before declaring for the NFL Draft.