GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that starters will play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Jets, citing injury prevention data from the National Football League as a key factor in the decision.

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"They'll tell you, according to our medical people and our sports performance people, that if you get X amount of reps, you're how many ever times less likely to get injured within the first four to five weeks of the regular season," LaFleur explained.

The decision includes quarterback Jordan Love, though LaFleur indicated backup Malik Willis will receive significant playing time.

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