Packers inactives list for Week 15 game against Seahawks
The mini-bye has helped the Green Bay Packers get a bit healthier ahead of Sunday Night Football.
Wide receiver Romeo Doubs and safety Evan Williams have cleared the concussion protocol, and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is also healthy after dealing with a hamstring injury. The Packers missed Doubs' reliability on offense in their loss to the Lions, and the return of Williams and Cooper will help the defense in the middle of the field.
However, this game comes a little too soon for Jaire Alexander, who remains sidelined with a knee injury. The good news is that Alexander logged two full practices this week, but head coach Matt LaFleur said he isn't yet at 100 percent and doesn't want to risk further injury by rushing him back too soon. It's the right decision, especially with the Packers close to clinching a playoff berth.
Green Bay has also ruled out safety Javon Bullard, who suffered an ankle injury in last week's defeat at Ford Field, while tight end Luke Musgrave isn't ready to return yet, although he is making progress.
Full inactives list for Packers in Week 15
Player | Position | Injury |
|---|---|---|
Jaire Alexander | CB | Knee |
Javon Bullard | S | Ankle |
Malik Heath | WR | Healthy Scratch |
Jacob Monk | OL | Healthy Scratch |
Full inactives list for Seahawks in Week 15
Player | Position | Injury |
|---|---|---|
Tre Brown | CB | Hamstring |
Brady Russell | TE | Foot |
Kenneth Walker III | RB | Calf |
Trevis Gipson | LB | Healthy Scratch |
Cody White | WR | Healthy Scratch |
Jaren Hall | QB | Healthy Scratch |
Artie Burns | CB | Healthy Scratch |
Seattle ranks 27th in rushing offense this season and will now miss top running back Kenneth Walker III. The Seahawks listed him as doubtful on their injury report due to a calf injury. He didn't practice all week. Zach Charbonnet will become the lead back in Seattle's offense, who has rushed 97 times for 400 yards and seven touchdowns this season.
The Packers have struggled in their most recent trips to Seattle, including two brutal losses we won't discuss. But that was during the Aaron Rodgers era. Hopefully, with Jordan Love under center and the Packers close to punching their ticket to the playoffs, they can get over the line in a challenging matchup against the NFC West leaders.
Green Bay's defense has plenty to worry about, including second-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but it's certainly a winnable game for LaFleur's team.
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