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Green Bay Packers WR Allen Lazard as doubtful for season opener vs. Minnesota Vikings

GREEN BAY, Wis. - It looks like Aaron Rodgers might not have the receiver that he has referred to as his new No. 1 ever since the Green Bay Packers traded Davante Adams in the offseason.

That's because Allen Lazard was listed as doubtful for Sunday's season opener at the Minnesota Vikings. Lazard did not practice at all this week because of an ankle injury he sustained the previous week. He said Friday that it occurred when a defensive tackle stepped on him in practice.

When asked whether he considered it an injury that could keep him out multiple weeks, Lazard on Friday said: "I can't see past tomorrow" before adding, "Nah, I'll be straight though.