Green Bay injury report shows 4 players exit vs. Ravens as Love remains out, and the one injury about to upend playoff hopes

The Green Bay Packers faced a mounting injury crisis during their Week 17 battle against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night. Four players exited the contest in the first half alone, compounding preseason concerns with quarterback Jordan Love already sidelined by concussion protocol. The injury cascade tested the depth of Green Bay’s roster in a critical playoff-positioning matchup.

Love’s Absence Sets Stage for Ravens Matchup

Packers fans knew going into Saturday that Jordan Love was in serious jeopardy of missing the game. The quarterback suffered a concussion in last Saturday’s overtime loss to the Chicago Bears after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit that drew a roughing-the-passer penalty.

On Friday, December 26th, the Packers officially downgraded Love from questionable to out. He also carried a left shoulder injury in addition to the concussion, making his status even more questionable heading into the critical Week 17 contest.

Backup Malik Willis assumed starting duties, though he also appeared on the injury report with a right shoulder injury and was questionable to play.

Four Players Exit During First-Half Action

Things spiraled quickly once the game began. Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks suffered a head injury in the first half and was evaluated for potential concussion symptoms. This marked another example of the impact that Baltimore’s aggressive defensive approach had on Green Bay’s receiving corps.

Defensive tackle Jordon Riley exited with an Achilles injury on the second of Derrick Henry’s three first-half touchdown runs. The Packers’ defensive line suddenly became even thinner as the game progressed.

Safety Zayne Anderson, who plays special teams, injured his ankle on the kickoff following Henry’s scoring run and was immediately ruled out. Cornerback Kamal Hadden also suffered a left ankle injury on the Packers’ first defensive snap of the second half and required carting off the field.

Preseason Losses Compound Game-Day Injuries

Player	Position	Injury Status
Jordan Love	Quarterback	Out (Concussion/Left Shoulder)
Zach Tom	Right Tackle	Out (Knee)
Savion Williams	Wide Receiver	Out (Illness)
Aaron Banks	Guard	Questionable (Neck/Illness)

Zach Tom was ruled out for his second consecutive game after suffering a knee injury two weeks ago against the Denver Broncos. The right tackle’s absence continued to strain Green Bay’s offensive line depth.

Before the game, the Packers also ruled out Savion Williams due to illness. Guard Aaron Banks appeared on the report with a neck injury and illness concerns, adding to offensive line depth worries as Malik Willis took snaps under center.

Baltimore’s Dominant Rushing Attack Tests Depleted Defense

The Packers’ defensive challenges became even more apparent with multiple secondary injuries. Derrick Henry’s explosive rushing performance included three touchdown runs in the first half alone, punctuated by the injuries that mounted as he carved through Green Bay’s front seven.

Riley’s Achilles injury on Henry’s second touchdown highlighted the defensive strain. The Ravens clearly maintained a physical, aggressive approach that caught up with Green Bay’s banged-up roster.

By the second half, with Hadden’s injury, the Packers were forced to adjust their secondary coverage schemes significantly. The cascading injuries left defensive coordinator calling plays with increasingly limited options.

What Does This Mean for Green Bay’s Playoff Push?

The injury report painted a troubling picture for Green Bay heading into the final weeks of the season. Losing Love to concussion protocol created quarterback uncertainty that Willis had to manage immediately.

The four mid-game exits suggested that Baltimore’s physical approach was taking a toll. Green Bay’s playoff positioning depends heavily on both offensive execution and defensive stability, neither of which appeared guaranteed given the injury circumstances.

Whether all four of these players can return for subsequent games remains unclear. The Packers face critical decisions about rest, recovery, and potentially moving personnel around to address depth concerns before the postseason.