Per LaFleur, data suggests playing starters in the preseason can limit injuries in the regular season. That's all well and good, but only assuming they don't get hurt during the exhibition games. LaFleur's gamble has backfired, with quarterback Jordan Love suffering a thumb injury that requires surgery.
Fortunately, Love should return in time for Week 1, but his short-term absence will undoubtedly hurt the team's preparations for a monumental opener against the Detroit Lions. And all the Packers got out of it was 11 meaningless snaps from QB1.
Packers burned after rolling the dice with Jordan Love in the preseason
Love played 11 snaps, and his injury came on the last.