"This injury list is pretty substantial," Matt LaFleur said.
He wasn't lying. Micah Parsons. Christian Watson. Josh Jacobs. Evan Williams. Zach Tom. Lukas Van Ness. All of them are either ruled out or a doubt to play in the Green Bay Packers' huge game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday night.
Parsons is out for the season and will soon head to injured reserve. MarShawn Lloyd is also likely done for the year. A lot of the other injury questions hang in the balance with the Bears up next. Here's the Packers' first injury report for Week 16, which was released a day earlier than usual as they play on Saturday:
Player | Injury | Practice |
|---|---|---|
Chris Brooks, RB | Chest | LP |
Brenton Cox, DL | Groin | FP |
Matthew Golden, WR | Wrist | FP |
Josh Jacobs, RB | Knee/Ankle | DNP |
Darian Kinnard, T | Neck | LP |
MarShawn Lloyd, RB | Calf/Hamstring | DNP |
Jordan Love, QB | Left Shoulder | FP |
Collin Oliver, DL | Hamstring | LP |
Micah Parsons, DL | Knee | DNP |
Zach Tom, T | Back/Knee | DNP |
Lukas Van Ness, DL | Foot | DNP |
Christian Watson, WR | Chest/Shoulder | DNP |
Josh Whyle, TE | Concussion | DNP |
Dontayvion Wicks, WR | Ankle | DNP |
Evan Williams, S | Knee | DNP |
Savion Williams, WR | Foot | LP |
Key: DNP = Did not participate in practice; LP = Limited participation in practice; FP = Full participation in practice
Packers' injury report raises concerns ahead of huge showdown with Bears
The Packers didn't practice on Tuesday and had a walkthrough instead, so their injury report is an estimation.