No David Bakhtiari for Packers vs. 49ers in divisional round

The Green Bay Packers are getting a number of first-team players back from injury for their divisional-round showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night, but All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari isn’t one of them.

Bakhtiari, who was listed as questionable on the injury report, has been ruled out by the Packers ahead of tonight’s game.

Bakhtiari played in the first quarter of the Week 18 game against the Detroit Lions but exited early. He isn’t yet ready to return.

As expected, wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is also out tonight.

However, it’s not all bad news. The Packers will be welcoming back edge rushers Za’Darius Smith and Whitney Mercilus, cornerback Jaire Alexander, wide receiver Randall Cobb, and tackle Billy Turner for this game. That’s huge.

That’s two All-Pro defenders returning along with a starting offensive lineman and wide receiver, and an experienced pass rusher.

Green Bay’s five inactives for this game are Bakhtiari, Valdes-Scantling, safety Shawn Davis, linebacker Jonathan Garvin, and safety Vernon Scott.

Who will start along the offensive line with Bakhtiari out?

According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, the starting five in warmups were Billy Turner at left tackle, Jon Runyan at left guard, Josh Myers at center, Lucas Patrick at right guard, and Dennis Kelly at right tackle. Going with two experienced players at tackle makes sense against a strong 49ers defensive line.

The time for waiting is over. Kickoff is almost here in the divisional round. Can the Packers advance to their third straight NFC title game?