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Packers Linebackers Need To Step Up

Nick Perry will be out of action Sunday because of recent surgery on multiple broken fingers. Clay Matthews missed Wednesday’s practice still battling a shoulder injury from the Philadelphia game. Blake Martinez is still expected out with the MCL sprain, and Jake Ryan is playing through a nagging ankle injury.

It is apparent the Green Bay Packers will need impactful performances from some unexpected players, primarily in their linebacking core, to finish victoriously against the Seattle Seahawks.

Losing Perry is a crippling loss to an already struggling defense. The fifth-year pro is leading the Packers with a team high 8 sacks, and has arguably been the defense’s second best player behind Mike Daniels.