Week 16 wraps up with Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers looking to secure a playoff spot in New Orleans against a Saints team that was eliminated from playoff contention following the win by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Here’s the latest injury news for Monday Night Football.
Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints Inactives
Green Bay Packers Inactives
- CB Jaire Alexander
- S Javon Bullard
- WR Malik Heath
- C Jacob Monk
- LB Quay Walker
- S Evan Williams
New Orleans Saints Inactives
- DT Khristian Boyd
- QB Derek Carr
- RB Alvin Kamara
- DT Nathan Shepherd
- WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
Safety Javon Bullard will miss another week with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 14. Bullard did not practice all week. There’s a chance he could return next week against the Minnesota Vikings.
Fellow safety Evan Williams is listed as questionable after being added to the injury report Friday with a quadriceps injury. If Williams can’t go, it could be Zayne Anderson getting the start next to Xavier McKinney.
Cornerback Jaire Alexander practiced in full and could make his return from a knee injury. He is listed as questionable, along with cornerback Corey Ballentine (knee) and tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle).
Linebacker Quay Walker suffered an ankle injury last week against the Seahawks and is considered week-to-week. Walker has also missed time this season with a concussion.
The Saints ruled out quarterback Derek Carr (left hand), running back Alvin Kamara (groin), and wide receiver Bub Means (ankle) over the weekend. All three missed practice the entire week. Now that their playoff hopes have officially gone up in smoke, the Saints will be cautious over the final few weeks.
Olave continues to be out with a concussion, with the team also being cautious about his return. Olave likely will not play again this season.
Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is questionable with a chest injury and an illness. He did not practice all week. If Valdes-Scantling can’t go, Kevin Austin and Cedrick Wilson will be among the top options for Spencer Rattler.
Packers’ Projected Starting Lineup
Here is the projected starting lineup for the Packers based on their current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Jordan Love
- Running back: Josh Jacobs
- Wide receiver: Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed
- Tight end: Tucker Kraft
- Left tackle: Rasheed Welker
- Left guard: Elgton Jenkins
- Center: Josh Myers
- Right guard: Sean Rhyan
- Right tackle: Zach Tom
- Defensive ends: Rashan Gary, Kingsley Enagbare
- Defensive tackles: T.J. Slaton, Kenny Clark
- Middle linebacker: Edgerrin Cooper
- Weakside linebacker: Eric Wilson
- Cornerbacks: Jaire Alexander, Eric Stokes, Keisean Nixon
- Safeties: Xavier McKinney, Zayne Anderson
- Kicker: Brandon McManus
- Punter: Daniel Whelan
- Long snapper: Matt Orzech
- Kick returner: Keisean Nixon
- Punt returner: Jayden Reed
Saints’ Projected Starting Lineup
Here is the projected starting lineup for the Saints based on their current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Spencer Rattler
- Running back: Kendre Miller
- Fullback: Adam Prentice
- Wide receiver: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kevin Austin Jr.
- Tight end: Foster Moreau
- Left tackle: Taliese Fuaga
- Left guard: Lucas Patrick
- Center: Erik McCoy
- Right guard: Cesar Ruiz
- Right tackle: Trevor Penning
- Defensive ends: Carl Granderson, Chase Young
- Defensive tackles: Nathan Shepherd, Khalen Saunders
- Middle linebacker: Demario Davis
- Strongside linebacker: Willie Gay Jr.
- Weakside linebacker: Pete Werner
- Cornerbacks: Alontae Taylor, Shemar Jean-Charles
- Safeties: Tyrann Mathieu, Will Harris
- Kicker: Blake Grupe
- Punter: Matthew Hayball
- Long snapper: Zach Wood
- Kick returner: Kendre Miller
- Punt returner: Dante Pettis