Breaking down Packers’ final injury report of Week 12 vs. Lions
The Green Bay Packers listed cornerback Jaire Alexander, linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, receiver Dontayvion Wicks, running back A.J. Dillon and safety Rudy Ford as questionable and tight end Josiah Deguara as doubtful and ruled out running back Aaron Jones and safety Darnell Savage on the final injury report before Week 12 against the Detroit Lions.
How will the injury situation affect the Thanksgiving Day showdown?
Here’s an in-depth breakdown of the Packers’ final injury report ahead of Week 12:
LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck):Â He was estimated as a full participant on Wednesday, so expect him to play Thursday. Isaiah McDuffie is the top backup if Campbell can’t play or is limited.
CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder):Â The shoulder injury had him listed as limited all week, but it was believed that he was close to playing last Sunday. Maybe Thursday will mark his return. Corey Ballentine would start if Alexander is unavailable.
RB A.J. Dillon (groin):Â Even the expected starter at running back is dealing with something. If for some reason Dillon can’t go, Patrick Taylor and James Robinson would handle all the snaps at running back.
S Rudy Ford (biceps): He missed Sunday’s win but could return Thursday. Jonathan Owens and Anthony Johnson Jr. started at safety last week.
WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion/knee):Â Can he somehow clear concussion protocol in time to play? A questionable listing leaves the door open.
TE Josiah Deguara (hip): He injured his hip against the Chargers and didn’t practice this week. The Packers haven’t had a player listed as doubtful play this year. Rookie Henry Pearson was elevated from the practice squad to play Deguara’s role.
