Packers have four players listed as questionable to face the Vikings

It's a mild surprise considering how banged up the Green Bay Packers have been throughout all season, but every player on the active 53-man roster practiced on Friday. That list included cornerback Jaire Alexander (back), tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle), and edge defender Preston Smith (illness), who were all back after missing Thursday's practice. Among […]

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It's a mild surprise considering how banged up the Green Bay Packers have been throughout all season, but every player on the active 53-man roster practiced on Friday. That list included cornerback Jaire Alexander (back), tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle), and edge defender Preston Smith (illness), who were all back after missing Thursday's practice.

Among them, nobody is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Alexander and Musgrave are questionable, and so are off-ball linebacker De'Vondre Campbell and center Josh Myers. Edge defender Preston Smith is off the injury report, so he's expected to play.

Musgrave was the biggest surprise, considering how severe was the injury he suffered against the Denver Broncos last Sunday. He was on a walking boot on Thursday, but now has a chance to play.

"He's one tough sucker," said LaFleur. "I don't think too many guys would've been able to come back that quickly."

Closer, but not 100% yet

Running Aaron Jones is good to go, with no injury designation. Head coach Matt LaFleur said, though, that the offensive weapon still might face a pitch count.

"We're still gonna be smart with him. I don't think he's 100% by any stretch," LaFleur stressed.

Jones injured his hamstring in week 1, against the Chicago Bears. He missed three games and was limited to the other two since then. And that's one of the reasons why the Packers rushing offense has been underwhelming this season.

The main guaranteed absences are players who are on the injured reserve: left tackle David Bakhtiari, tight end Tyler Davis (both out for the season with knee injuries), plus tackle Luke Tenuta, safety Darnell Savage, and cornerback Eric Stokes, who are still expected to be back during this season.

Offensive line question

Center Josh Myers has had his ups and downs this season. Now, he's with an ankle injury and questionable to play on Sunday. He practiced on Thursday and Friday, so there's a good chance he will be available. And if he is, there's no doubt he will be the starter.

"Josh Myers is playing the best he's played in his career,” said Packers offensive coordinator and former offensive line coach Adam Stenavich. "I think he's playing really well. So, I don't think right now that is the best move for us because he is one of our best five players."

That means Zach Tom will be kept at right tackle — he played four snaps at center on Sunday, when Myers got hurt, and swing tackle Yosh Nijman played on the right side on those plays.

Presumably, the Packers will keep the same offensive line formation that has been used: Rasheed Walker, Elgton Jenkins, Josh Myers, Jon Runyan, and Zach Tom.

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On the other side

The Minnesota Vikings won't have wide receiver Justin Jefferson and edge Marcus Davenport, who are both on injured reserve. However, tight end TJ Hockenson, who's handling a foot injury, is off the injury report and good to play at Lambeau Field on Sunday.