The Kansas City Chiefs visit Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. The Packers are entering the game with extra rest after defeating the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The Chiefs are coming off a road win against the Las Vegas Raiders and need a win to move into a tie for the top spot in the AFC.
Kansas City reported only two players were not full practice participants, while the Packers have 12 players who missed or were limited in practice.
Let’s take a look at tonight’s NFL inactives, the latest injury report, and the starting lineups for both teams.
Who Are the Inactives Tonight?
Kansas City Chiefs Designated as Out
- OG Mike Caliendo
- DT Neil Farrell
- DE Malik Herring
- CB Nic Jones
- RB Jerick McKinnon
- DE BJ Thompson
Green Bay Packers Designated as Out
- CB Jaire Alexander
- LB Brenton Cox
- TE Josiah Deguara
- RB Aaron Jones
- OT Caleb Jones
- WR Samori Toure
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
Packers running back Aaron Jones will miss his second straight game because of a knee injury. AJ Dillon, who replaced Jones in the starting lineup, did not receive an injury designation even though he was limited in practice time this week.
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Green Bay’s starting defense is dealing with a number of injuries, with cornerback Jaire Alexander, safety Rudy Ford, linebackers De’Vondre Campbell and Rashan Gary, and defensive lineman Kenny Clark being limited in practice during the week. Alexander, Ford, and Campbell are listed as questionable. Clark and Gary should be good to go after not receiving an injury designation.
Starting linebacker Nick Bolton was ruled out after being a limited participant in practice this week. He’s been out since Week 5 with a wrist injury and was designated to return from injured reserve this week.
What Are the Starting Lineups for Each Team?
Chiefs Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Chiefs depth chart.
- Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes
- Running Back: Isiah Pacheco
- Wide Receiver: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore, Kadarius Toney
- Tight End: Travis Kelce
- Left Offensive Tackle: Donovan Smith
- Left Offensive Guard: Joe Thuney
- Center: Creed Humphrey
- Right Offensive Guard: Trey Smith
- Right Offensive Tackle: Jawaan Taylor
- Left Defensive End: George Karlaftis
- Left Defensive Tackle: Chris Jones
- Right Defensive End: Mike Danna
- Right Defensive Tackle: Derrick Nnadi
- Strongside Linebacker: Leo Chenal
- Middle Linebacker: Drue Tranquill
- Weakside Linebacker: Willie Gay Jr.
- Left Cornerback: Jaylen Watson
- Right Cornerback: L’Jarius Sneed
- Free Safety: Bryan Cook
- Strong Safety: Justin Reid
- Kicker: Harrison Butker
- Punter: Tommy Townsend
- Long Snapper: James Winchester
- Punt Returner: Skyy Moore
- Kickoff Returner: Skyy Moore
Packers Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Packers depth chart.
- Quarterback: Jordan Love
- Running Back: AJ Dillon
- Wide Receiver: Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed
- Tight End: Tucker Kraft
- Left Offensive Tackle: Rasheed Walker
- Left Offensive Guard: Elgton Jenkins
- Center: Josh Myers
- Right Offensive Guard: Jon Runyan Jr.
- Right Offensive Tackle: Zach Tom
- Defensive End: Kenny Clark
- Defensive Tackle: Devonte Wyatt
- Nose Tackle: T.J. Slaton
- Right Outside Linebacker: Rashan Gary
- Right Inside Linebacker: De’Vondre Campbell
- Left Inside Linebacker: Quay Walker
- Left Outside Linebacker: Preston Smith
- Left Cornerback: Jaire Alexander
- Right Cornerback: Keisean Nixon
- Free Safety: Rudy Ford
- Strong Safety: Jonathan Owens
- Kicker: Anders Carlson
- Punter: Daniel Whelan
- Long Snapper: Matt Orzech
- Punt Returner: Jayden Reed
- Kickoff Returner: Keisean Nixon
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