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Packers News: Jason Spriggs added to the injury report Thursday

By Freddie Boston

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Head Coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Head Coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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Green Bay Packers tackle Jason Spriggs was added to the injury report on Thursday ahead of this week’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

All eyes have been on practice this week. Aaron Rodgers is back in pads and set to make his return at Carolina. He’ll hope Spriggs is there to protect him. The second-year tackle has played well in Bryan Bulaga‘s absence.

Today’s Packers News Report looks ahead to Sunday’s trip to Carolina. What are the top three things to watch? What are the keys for Green Bay to win? Which teams in the NFL should Packers fans root for?

There’s also an article on former Packer Julius Peppers as well as an update on Nick Perry, who remained a limited participant at practice on Thursday.

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

Packers-Panthers: Three things to watch [Lombardi Ave – Joe D’Aloisio]

Lombardi Ave’s Joe D’Aloisio discusses the top three talking points entering Sunday’s game with the Panthers. He looks at Aaron Rodgers, Damarious Randall and how Green Bay can contain Cam Newton.

Three keys for Green Bay to defeat Carolina [Lombardi Ave]

How can Green Bay win on Sunday? Make no mistake, even with Aaron Rodgers back this is an incredibly tough game to win. But the Pack can keep their season alive. Here’s how.

NFL Week 15: Picks, predictions and more [FanSided – Matt Verderame]

Matt Verderame believes Green Bay will come away with the victory on Sunday. Check out his predictions for every Week 15 game.

Six teams to root for in Week 15 [Lombardi Ave]

Not only do the Packers need to win on Sunday, they will need some help from around the league. Here’s six teams to root for this week. It could go a long way to determining the wild-card spots.

More Packers news and notes from around the internet

Injury updates from Thursday’s practice

Jason Spriggs has played well filling in for Bryan Bulaga at right tackle. Green Bay can’t afford to be without Spriggs this week against one of the league’s premier pass rushes. The good news is that he did practice on Thursday. Hopefully it’s just precautionary.

Julius Peppers didn’t get his ring but left strong impression on Packers [ESPN – Rob Demovsky]

Aaron Rodgers gets first work in pads with No. 1 offense [PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein]

"Mike McCarthy used up one of his three padded practices allowed in the final six weeks of the season, according to rules under the collective bargaining agreement, to help get Rodgers prepared for his return Sunday in Carolina."

What’d that Packers player score on the Wonderlic? [The Power Sweep – Gary Zilavy]

With Aaron Rodgers, Packers have all the ingredients for a playoff run [Cheesehead TV – Chris Peterson]

Packers still not certain if top pass-rusher will play vs. Panthers [PackersWire – Zach Kruse]

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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.

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