McDuffie (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
McDuffie played his largest role on the Packers' defense since Week 1 with rookie Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) sidelined Sunday, recording four total tackles across 40 defensive snaps. However, it now appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. With both Cooper and McDuffie now banged up, Ty'Ron Hopper and Eric Wilson could see additional defensive work in Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: DNP on Monday's estimation
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Cooper (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Cooper sustained a hamstring injury during practice last week that sidelined him for Sunday's blowout win over the 49ers, and Monday's estimated DNP likely suggests he's in jeopardy of missing more time. The rookie from Texas A&M has been one of the Packers' best inside linebackers this season, recording 52 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defended through 10 appearances. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Tuesday or Wednesday to have a chance at playing in Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Estimated as DNP
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Alexander (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The Packers' All-Pro cornerback is dealing with a tear in his PCL that's sidelined him for two of the team's last three games, and Monday's estimated DNP is likely an indication that he'll miss further time. If Alexander is unable to practice in at least a limited capacity either Tuesday or Wednesday, he'll likely be held out of the Packers' Week 13 matchup against the Dolphins on Thanksgiving Day.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Leading tackler in win
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Walker recorded seven total tackles (six solo), including two tackles for loss, and defended one pass in Sunday's 38-10 win over the 49ers.
Walker's performance could have been even better, as he dropped what appeared to be an easy interception in the second quarter of Sunday's blowout win. Regardless, the 2022 first-round pick from Georgia tied rookie Javon Bullard as the Packers' leading tackler in Week 12 and has now accumulated 79 total tackles through 10 appearances this season. Expect Walker to remain one of the Packers' top inside linebackers as the season progresses.
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Packers' Javon Bullard: Another strong showing
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Bullard recorded seven total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 38-10 win over the 49ers.
The rookie defensive back from Georgia tied Quay Walker as the Packers' leading tackler in Sunday's blowout win, playing 98 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Bullard, who's transitioned from playing safety to playing in the slot, has now posted 66 total tackles and one pass defended across his first 11 games in the NFL. He's expected to continue serving as one of Green Bay's top tacklers in Week 13, when the Packers host the Dolphins on Thursday night.
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Packers' Xavier McKinney: Nabs another pick in Week 12
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McKinney recorded three total tackles (all solo) and defended two passes, including one interception, in Sunday's 38-10 win over the 49ers.
McKinney continues to prove why the Packers made him one of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL, as he nabbed his seventh interception of the season in Week 12, tying Kerby Joseph for the NFL lead. The Alabama product has also played every single defensive snaps for Green Bay through 11 games, recording 54 total tackles and defending nine passes. He's expected to continue making plays as one of the league's premier ball hawks when the Packers host the Dolphins on Thursday night.
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Packers' Colby Wooden: Active Sunday
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Wooden (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
The defensive tackle suffered the shoulder injury during Green Bay's Week 9 loss to Detroit but couldn't return for the team's Week 11 win over Chicago even with the benefit of a bye in between. Wooden has eight tackles (two solo) and a pass defensed on 91 defensive snaps in 2024.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Good to go for Week 12
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Williams (hamstring) was a full practice participant in Friday's session and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the 49ers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams returned in Week 11 from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. After starting the week with consecutive limited practices, Williams finished off strong with a full session Friday and will be good to go for Week 12. The rookie fourth-round safety has logged 34 tackles (23 solo), three pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble over nine regular-season games.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Sitting out in Week 12
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Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander initially injured his knee near the end of the Packers' Week 8 win in Jacksonville. After sitting out Week 9 against the Lions, he was cleared to return following the team's Week 10 bye, but he lasted just 10 snaps on defense before exiting early from this past Sunday's contest at Chicago. Alexander revealed Thursday that he's tending to a "tear on my PCL" that may result in more missed games, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that Alexander isn't a candidate for injured reserve, though, meaning he currently isn't expected to be sidelined for three more outings beyond Week 12.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Out for Week 12
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Cooper (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Cooper has logged at least 60 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the last five games. Quay Walker and Isaiah McDuffie will likely handed linebacker duties Sunday with Cooper out. Cooper's next chance to play will be in six days on Thanksgiving against the Dolphins.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Could miss time due to PCL injury
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Alexander said Thursday that he's dealing with a "tear on my PCL" and may miss some time, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Alexander initially suffered the injury in the waning moments of the Packers' Week 8 win at Jacksonville, which sidelined him Week 9 against the Lions. Following a Week 10 bye, he was active this past Sunday in Chicago but lasted just 10 snaps on defense before aggravating the knee in question. With no clear timetable for a return to action, Alexander may miss his fourth game of the campaign Sunday versus the 49ers, which would allow Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine to start at cornerback for Green Bay.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Could miss Week 12 due to injury
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Head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Cooper suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Cooper was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report after sustaining the injury, which prevented him from taking the field during Thursday's session. It appears the rookie second-round pick is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the 49ers, though he would give himself a chance to play if he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Dealing with hamstring issue
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Cooper (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The 2024 second-round pick from Texas A&M appears to have picked up a hamstring injury in the Packers' Week 11 win over the Bears, despite playing 49 defensive snaps and recording eight total tackles. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play through the issue in Week 12, when the Packers host the 49ers.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Begins week as limited
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Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Williams played through his hamstring issue in the Packers' Week 11 win over the Bears, recording six total tackles across 67 defensive snaps. This suggests that Wednesday's limited session is most likely precautionary, however, the rookie safety could be in jeopardy of missing the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers if he downgrades to no participation Thursday or Friday.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Not practicing Wednesday
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Alexander (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Alexander was forced out of Sunday's game at Chicago early with a knee injury, and now it looks like his availability for Week 12 is in jeopardy. He'll likely have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the 49ers.
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Packers' Javon Bullard: Tallies eight stops vs. Chicago
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Bullard recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears.
Despite logging his second-lowest defensive snap share (72 percent) of the season Sunday, Bullard finished as one of Green Bay's top tacklers, trailing Xavier McKinney and Carrington Valentine, who each posted nine stops. The 2024 second-round pick from Georgia is off to a strong start through the first 10 games of his rookie campaign, having recorded 59 total tackles and one pass defended while primarily playing in the slot. He's expected to continue improving as he adapts to his new position throughout the season.
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Packers' Carrington Valentine: Impresses in Week 11
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Valentine recorded nine total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears.
The second-year corner from Kentucky capitalized on his increased snaps with the Packers' first-team defense after Jaire Alexander exited Sunday's win due to an aggravation of his knee injury, tying Xavier McKinney as the team's leading tackler. Valentine hasn't seen much defensive work this season after being an integral part of the Packers' defense during his rookie campaign. He's posted 15 total tackles and one pass defended through Green Bay's first 10 regular-season games in 2024. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Alexander's injury is not believed to be serious, so Valentine will likely resume his role as the Packers' top backup corner in Week 12, when the 49ers visit Green Bay.
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Packers' Xavier McKinney: Great effort in win
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McKinney recorded nine total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears.
The first-year Packer posted a season-high nine stops in Sunday's narrow win, tying Carrington Valentine as Green Bay's leading tackler. McKinney has had a phenomenal start to his tenure in Green Bay, tallying 51 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and intercepting six passes while playing 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps through 10 games. He's expected to continue making plays as one of the NFL's top safeties when the Packers host the 49ers in Week 12.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Avoids serious injury
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The knee injury that knocked Alexander out of Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears is not believed to be serious, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Rapoport further reported that Alexander is "going to be okay" and that Sunday's injury was a continuation of one that the cornerback had already been working through. The seventh-year pro did miss the Packers' Week 9 loss to the Lions with the injury before Green Bay's Week 10 bye. Alexander has 16 tackles (15 solo), seven passes defensed, two interceptions and a fumble recovery in seven games this season.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Won't return vs. Chicago
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Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Alexander may have aggravated a knee issue that caused him to be sidelined against the Lions in Week 9. With Alexander out for the remainder of Sunday's contest, Eric Stokes will see an uptick in snaps with the Packers' first-team defense opposite Keisean Nixon.
