The Green Bay Packers had a walkthrough practice on Wednesday, and the first injury report of their week showed seven players missing due to various injuries. On Thursday, head coach Matt LaFleur’s message remained unchanged, with no new updates on the injury report.
Seven players were ruled out on both days, including cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee), safety Zayne Anderson (concussion), and linebacker Quay Walker (ankle). Receiver Christian Watson, who has been dealing with a knee bruise, is doing better but needs to work out on Friday to be active for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
LaFleur has stated that his starters will play if they are available, emphasizing the team’s need to win the game to avoid playing in the NFC playoffs. However, he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of limiting player action, as coach Mike McCarthy did in similar situations in the past.
The Packers’ injury-ridden roster means their game plan is uncertain. Running back Josh Jacobs expressed skepticism about playing a full 30 carries, while several other players were limited during practice due to injuries or rest days. With only two days left before the game, it’s unclear how much action key players will see on Sunday.
The Packers’ chances of beating the Bears and making the playoffs depend on their ability to manage their injured players and get a full slate of work from their starters. The outcome is far from certain, with several factors still to be determined.
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