The Green Bay Packers suffered injuries to four key players during Sunday’s victory over the Jaguars. What does that mean for this week’s showdown against the Lions?
GREEN BAY, Wis. – For the first time this season, the Green Bay Packers emerged from their 30-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday with injuries to several key players.
With the Packers turning the page to Sunday’s NFC North showdown against the first-place Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field, the injury situation starts with quarterback Jordan Love, who sustained a groin injury on the first series of the game and finally succumbed to the pain and mobility issues during the opening series of the second half., results from an MRI “did not show any significant damage.” Deemed a sprain, it’s possible Love will be able to push through the injury to face the Lions.
Adding a potential wrinkle to the decision is the schedule. After hosting the Lions, the Packers will have their bye before two more big games – at the Chicago Bears on Nov. 17 and at home against the San Francisco 49ers in Nov. 24. Both games could have playoff ramifications.“If he can go, he’ll go,” LaFleur said. “So, we’ll see where he’s at by the end of the week. But if we feel like he can’t protect himself, then we certainly wouldn’t put him in that position.
Detroit had four sacks without Hutchinson against Minnesota but only one against Tennessee on Sunday.Alexander played every defensive snap but pulled up on the final play, a touchdown pass to tight end Evan Engram that tied the game. According to Demovsky, tests showed no “significant concerns” with Alexander’s right knee. He will be monitored throughout the week.
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