GREEN BAY – Packers quarterback Jordan Love (groin) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) have been listed questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.
Center Josh Myers (wrist) is doubtful to play against the Lions. Safety Evan Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out.
Running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) and cornerback Corey Ballentine (ankle) also are questionable. Jacobs practiced Thursday and Friday in a limited capacity and expressed optimism for his availability Sunday.
Love, who exited in the third quarter of Sunday's win in Jacksonville, sat out of Wednesday's practice before returning in a limited capacity for Thursday's padded work.
The fifth-year quarterback, who practiced again Friday, told reporters earlier this week he thinks “it’s realistic” to play against the Lions.
In his address of the media this week, Head Coach Matt LaFleur reiterated the importance of Love being able to protect himself. If Love isn't cleared, Malik Willis would make his third start of the season. The third-year quarterback has completed 29 of 39 passes (74.4%) for 380 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions (130.3 passer rating) this season.
"We're going to do it how we always do it," LaFleur said. "We'll give him up to game time to see how he's feeling."
Alexander, Myers and Williams all did not practice this week, though Alexander is estimated as a game-time decision. Myers is managing a lingering wrist injury on his non-snapping hand. Myers has started all eight games at center this year, though left guard Elgton Jenkinsstepped in when Myers briefly exited last month's game against Arizona.
"I'm taking it day by day. It's hard to say," said Myers on Thursday. "We're going to do everything I can, though. I can guarantee that."
Green Bay didn't issue a game status for the following players who are expected to be available: tackle Rasheed Walker (knee), linebacker Quay Walker (concussion), defensive lineman Kenny Clark (toe/shoulder), Jenkins (glute), defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (ankle) and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (ankle).
The Lions ruled out defensive lineman Joshua Paschal (illness), defensive lineman Brodric Martin (knee), and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle). Running back Sione Vaki (knee) and defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo (ankle) are doubtful.
Detroit didn't issue a game status for the following players who are expected to be available: tackle Taylor Decker (chest), quarterback Jared Goff (ankle), defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (rest), center Frank Ragnow (rest), defensive lineman D.J. Reader (rest), guard Kevin Zeitler (rest) and offensive lineman Graham Glasgow (rest).
Green Bay Packers
| Player, Pos. | Injury | WED | THURS | FRI | GAME STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaire Alexander, CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
| Corey Ballentine, CB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Kenny Clark, DL | Toe/Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | -- |
| Josh Jacobs, RB | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Elgton Jenkins, G/T | Glute | DNP | LP | LP | -- |
| Jordan Love, QB | Groin | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Josh Myers, C/G | Wrist | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| Lukas Van Ness, DL | Ankle | (Not Listed) | (Not Listed) | LP | -- |
| Quay Walker, LB | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | -- |
| Rasheed Walker, T | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | -- |
| Evan Williams, S | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Devonte Wyatt, DL | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | -- |
Detroit Lions
| Player, Pos. | Injury | WED | THURS | FRI | GAME STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Decker, T | Chest | DNP | LP | FP | -- |
| Graham Glasgow, G | NIR - Rest | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
| Jared Goff, QB | Ankle | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
| Brodric Martin, DT | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Out |
| Levi Onwuzurike, DL | NIR - Rest | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
| Josh Paschal, DL | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Frank Ragnow, C | NIR - Rest | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
| D.J. Reader, DL | NIR - Rest | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
| Malcolm Rodriguez, LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Sione Vaki, RB | Knee | DNP | FP | DNP | Doubtful |
| Mekhi Wingo, DL | Ankle | (Not Listed) | LP | DNP | Doubtful |
| Kevin Zeitler, G | NIR - Rest | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
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