Injuries Become Issue for Packers Entering Short Week for Vikings Showdown

Green Bay Packers safety Zayne Anderson (39) reacts after intercepting a pass thrown by New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler. / Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers delivered a knockout of the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, rolling to a 34-0 win, but left Lambeau Field with some significant injury issues headed into Sunday’s showdown at the Minnesota Vikings.

The Packers lined up without four starters on defense: linebacker Quay Walker (ankle), safety Javon Bullard (ankle), safety Evan Williams (quad) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee).

During the second quarter, receiver Christian Watson…