On the final injury report before facing the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17, the Green Bay Packers listed safety Darnell Savage, receiver Dontayvion Wicks, defensive lineman T.J. Slaton, and cornerback Robert Rochell as questionable, and receiver Christian Watson, tight end Luke Musgrave, linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, running back Emanuel Wilson, and offensive tackle Luke Tenuta as doubtful.
What effect will the injury issue have on Sunday night’s game in Minneapolis?
Here’s a detailed look at the Packers’ final injury report:
Questionable (4)
S Darnell Savage (shoulder): Could getting back Savage help stabilize the passing defense? He missed the last two weeks. The Packers consider him to be a leader in the secondary. Maybe the communication issues will improve with him back in the lineup.
WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle, chest): The rookie receiver didn’t practice all week, but the Packers are keeping the door open to him playing Sunday night. He’s battled through the ankle injury recently. Wicks could really be an asset from the slot if he’s available.
DL T.J. Slaton (foot/knee): The big man has been dealing with lower-body injuries recently. He missed Thursday’s practice but returned Friday. The Packers need him to clog up running lanes against a good offensive line.
CB Robert Rochell (neck): He missed last week’s win in Carolina and was limited all week, but the Packers might need him available with Jaire Alexander suspended.
Doubtful (5)
WR Christian Watson (hamstring): He’s likely to miss his fourth straight game. Can he return next week to face the Bears?
TE Luke Musgrave (kidney): He practiced in a limited capacity this week but the Packers are likely taking the cautious route with his return to the field. It’s possible he could return next week vs. the Bears.
LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck): The lingering neck injury lingers on. The veteran is likely to miss his second straight game and third in the last six weeks. Isaiah McDuffie has gotten plenty of experience as a starter this season.
RB Emanuel Wilson (shoulder): He practiced all week and is likely ready to return, but he remains on injured reserve and the Packers don’t need to make a move. Patrick Taylor will serve as the No. 3 running back on Sunday night.
OT Luke Tenuta (ankle): Similar situation for Tenuta. He’s practicing but still on injured reserve. No need to activate him unless the Packers need him.
Removed from injury report, no playing status designation
The following players were removed from the injury report and have no playing status designations for Sunday:
RB A.J. Dillon
OLB Kingsley Enagbare
LG Elgton Jenkins
RB Aaron Jones
S Jonathan Owens
WR Jayden Reed
LB Quay Walker