Packers Injury Report: HC Matt Lafleur & Co. Race Against Time, as Divisional Rival Lions Challenge Awaits

Published 09/26/2023, 8:45 AM EDT

The head coach, Matt LaFleur, and his team are in a hurry because they need to prepare quickly. However, after the Packers made a heroic comeback in the second half of the game in week 3, a huge list of injured players emerged. The Packers’ recently released injury report on their website is a cause for concern, with no player currently in an ‘okay’ situation.

The Packers are gearing up to face their divisional rival, the Lions, in the next game, and it poses a tough challenge for them. Consequently, they are working diligently to ensure they are ready on time. But will they succeed?

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The Packers have issued their first injury report for Week 4, revealing that 10 players on the team are grappling with injuries or health issues. On Monday, the Green Bay Packers did not hold a practice session. As a result, any information regarding which players participated in practice is merely a conjecture or estimate made by their coach, Matt LaFleur, and his team.

Therefore, the first detailed report about these injuries for this week is now available, and it’s dishearteningly inclusive of star players such as David Bakhtiari, Rashan Gary, Aaron Jones, and more.

Zayne Anderson (SAF):	He has a hamstring injury and did not practice on Monday. He is questionable for Thursday’s game.
Jaire Alexander (CB):	He has a back injury, did not practice on Monday, questionable for Thursday’s game.
David Bakhtiari (OT):	He has a NIR – Vet Rest/Knee injury, did not practice on Monday, questionable for Thursday’s game.
Rashan Gary (LB):	He has a Knee injury, but he did limited participation in practice on Monday. Still questionable for Thursday’s game.
Christian Watson (WR):	He has a hamstring injury and did not practice on Monday. He is questionable for Thursday’s game.
Aaron Jones (RB):	He has a hamstring injury, but he did limited participation in practice on Monday. Still questionable for Thursday’s game.
Elgton Jenkins (G):	He has a knee injury and did not practice on Monday. He is questionable for Thursday’s game.
De’Vondre Campbell (OLB):	He has an ankle injury and did not practice on Monday. He is questionable for Thursday’s game.
Zach Tom (OT):	He has a knee injury and did not practice on Monday. He is questionable for Thursday’s game.
Carrington Valentine (DB):	He has a biceps injury and did not practice on Monday. He is questionable for Thursday’s game.

Indeed, the Packers face some challenges for their upcoming game against the Lions, but they are not in a hopeless situation. The Packers have a similar record to the Lions, as they hold a 2-1 record, just like the Lions through week 3.

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Some sweet news from Packers’ insiders

247 Sports reports that the Packers typically possess a robust cadre of players responsible for safeguarding their quarterback, Jordan Love. So, if their offensive tackle, Zach Tom, remains sidelined due to a knee injury, Yosh Nijman has demonstrated his capability to step in as a proficient replacement right tackle. Additionally, the Packers found themselves compelled to deploy their backup cornerback, Corey Ballentine, as their primary cornerback, DB Carrington Valentine, sustained an injury during the game.

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During the initial week of the season, when Jones suffered a hamstring injury, the lion’s share of the running and playmaking duties fell upon AJ Dillon. According to reports, there’s promising news for Packers enthusiasts: Aaron Jones and Christian Watson are nearing their return to the team. On Tuesday, the Packers will officially announce the list of injured players. Subsequently, on Wednesday, they will disclose the roster of eligible players for the upcoming game.

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