The Green Bay Packers face major roster setbacks heading into Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikings. Star running back Josh Jacobs has been ruled out with a knee injury. Multiple defensive starters are also sidelined. Kickoff is noon CT on Sunday, Nov. 23 at Lambeau Field.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Josh Jacobs ruled out due to knee injury from Week 11
- Quay Walker (linebacker) and Matthew Golden (receiver) also inactive
- Nate Hobbs (cornerback) misses third consecutive game with knee injury
- Lukas Van Ness returns after missing five games with foot injury
- Game time: 1 p.m. ET / noon CT on FOX and NFL+
Key Players Missing for the Packers
Josh Jacobs was the most critical absence announced. The running back suffered a knee injury in the previous week and spent time questionable heading into Sunday. Now he won’t suit up. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks become the primary ball carriers.
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On defense, Quay Walker won’t play due to a neck injury. Walker didn’t practice all week and had been listed as doubtful. Matthew Golden, the rookie receiver, is also out with a shoulder/wrist injury. The Packers will shuffle their lineup, turning to depth options.
Complete Inactive List for Green Bay
| Player | Position | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | RB | Knee Injury |
| Matthew Golden | WR | Shoulder/Wrist |
| Quay Walker | LB | Neck Injury |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | Knee (3rd Game Out) |
| Lucas Havrisik | K | Healthy Scratch |
| Jamon Johnson | LB | Not Specified |
| Donovan Jennings | OL | Not Specified |
The good news? Lukas Van Ness makes his return. The defensive lineman hasn’t played since Week 6 against Cincinnati due to a foot injury. His return should provide a boost to the defensive line rotation.
What This Means for Game Day
Green Bay’s offense takes the biggest hit. Josh Jacobs was a key weapon. Without him, the Packers become more pass-dependent. That could open up opportunities for Minnesota‘s secondary.
The defense is thinner too. Missing three key starters isn’t ideal against a Vikings squad looking to climb back into contention. Walker especially was a critical piece of the Packers‘ defensive scheme.
The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 23 from Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Fans can watch on FOX or stream on NFL+. This matchup comes during an important stretch of the season.
How Will the Packers Adapt?
The Packers will lean on their backup running backs. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks must step up. Expect more screen passes and short-yardage plays designed for these guys.
On the defensive side, younger players get opportunities. Green Bay has dealt with injury challenges all season. But Lukas Van Ness returning gives the unit fresh energy. Can depth players rise when given chances? That’s the big question heading into Sunday.
Sources
- Packers.com – Official NFL team website with inactives announcement
- ESPN – Game details and injury updates for Packers-Vikings matchup
- USA Today Packers Wire – Comprehensive Week 12 injury report and analysis
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