Packers' could be without more key starters vs. Lions
The Green Bay Packers lost All-Pro linebacker De'Vondre Campbell to an ankle injury during Sunday's thrilling 18-17 win over the New Orleans Saints and no update was provided after the game. Since the Packers play the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football, Monday is like a typical Wednesday when it comes to this week's operations. […]
The Green Bay Packers lost All-Pro linebacker De'Vondre Campbell to an ankle injury during Sunday's thrilling 18-17 win over the New Orleans Saints and no update was provided after the game.
Since the Packers play the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football, Monday is like a typical Wednesday when it comes to this week's operations. Therefore there is new information about injuries such as Campbell's and the other key players that missed Sunday's game.
Per the Packers' latest injury report, Campbell was listed as a non-participant when the team released its first report on Monday. He wasn't the only one, however, as eight Packers were considered non-participants.
Two other starters have been added to the report in Zach Tom and Carrington Valentine. Tom hurt his knee on the final drive of the Packers' win over the New Orleans Saints and Valentine left the game early with a biceps injury.
At this point, the Packers just need their guys to try and get as healthy as possible before Thursday's matchup.
"It's just that – making sure that these guys are getting some recovery, nonstop," Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Monday. "They gotta make sure that they get the proper nutrition, proper sleep, [and are] just doing everything in their power to get their body back. And, you know, you're also cramming in a lot of information in a short period of time. So they've got to be able to digest all that and and still try to get their bodies back as best as possible."
The Lions have some big injuries of their own – especially on their offensive line. That's key for them considering how important their front five is to what they do on offense. When taking into account how well Rashan Gary and co. have been playing – that would be a big advantage for the Packers if the Lions were without four of five starters up front.
Keep in mind that this week's practice routine will consist of walkthroughs considering the short turnaround. But at the same time, all practice designations are created by means of what that player would've done during an actual practice. So, if a player is listed as a limited participant, it means they would've been limited on a regular week and so on and so forth.
Tuesday's report is likely to look the same, but we'll provide that update once the official document is released at 4pm ET.
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