The Packers will start the veteran quarterback

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GREEN BAY – Quarterback Jordan Love will start for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday when they host the Minnesota Vikings, a source said.

Love said during the week that he was “close” and didn't appear to be exaggerating.

His return from a left medial ligament sprain suffered in the season opener comes in time for the Packers to play their first NFC North game, against the undefeated Vikings, who are coming off consecutive wins over Houston and San Francisco. They rank second in the league in points allowed per game (10.0) and lead the league in sacks.