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John FitzPatrick John FitzPatrick Placed on IR
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 4:48 PM
The Packers placed FitzPatrick (Achilles) on injured reserve Monday.
Analysis: FitzPatrick suffered a season-ending right Achilles tear during Saturday's loss to the Bears, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports. Additional testing confirmed the severity of FitzPatrick's injury Sunday. The timing of his injury could impact his availability for the start of the 2026 campaign. The depth tight end logged 15 regular-season appearances in 2025, in which span he secured 12 of 15 targets for 72 yards and one score. |
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Matthew Golden Matthew Golden Minimal usage in loss
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 12:01 PM
Golden rushed twice for four yards and didn't catch his lone target during Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Golden has now received just one target in two of the Packers' last three games. He played 22 offensive snaps during Saturday's loss, trailing Jayden Reed (45), Christian Watson (43), Romeo Doubs (43) and Dontayvion Wicks (30). Golden, a 2025 first-round pick from Texas, has had an underwhelming start to his NFL career, catching 27 of 38 targets for 341 yards and rushing 10 times for 49 yards across 12 contests. He likely won't carry much fantasy value in the Week 17 matchup against the Ravens, especially with the uncertainty surround Green Bay's quarterback situation, with both Jordan Love (concussion) and Malik Willis (shoulder) dealing with injuries. |
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Dontayvion Wicks Dontayvion Wicks Just two catches in Week 16
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 11:54 AM
Wicks caught both of his targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Since Wicks' stellar Week 13 performance against the Lions (6-94-2), he's caught three of four targets for just 18 yards over the Packers' last three games. The Virginia product has flashed throughout the season, appearing in 13 contests and recording 325 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 29 receptions. He's expected to remain a depth option in Green Bay's receiving corps in the Week 17 matchup against the Ravens. |
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Luke Musgrave Luke Musgrave Remains involved Saturday
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 11:48 AM
Musgrave caught all three of his targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears.
Analysis: The third-year pro from Oregon State tallied the second-most receiving yards on the Packers during Saturday's loss, trailing Romeo Doubs (5-84-1). Musgrave's role may be growing on Green Bay's offense, as he's caught seven of nine targets for 90 yards over the last two games. However, he likely won't have much fantasy value in the Week 17 matchup against the Ravens, especially with injuries to both Jordan Love (concussion) and Malik Willis (shoulder). |
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Chris Brooks Chris Brooks One carry vs. Chicago
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 11:43 AM
Brooks rushed once for four yards during Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears.
Analysis: The 25-year-old played 15 offensive snaps and primarily served as Green Bay's top pass-blocking running back during Saturday's loss. In 15 games this season, Brooks has rushed 14 times for 45 yards and caught 12 of 15 targets for 80 yards. The BYU product could serve as the Packers' No. 2 RB in the Week 17 matchup against the Ravens if Josh Jacobs (knee) is sidelined. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs Usage not due to knee injury, punishment
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 3:55 PM
Coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that Jacobs' (knee/ankle) lack of usage after his fumble in the third quarter during Saturday's defeat at Chicago wasn't a punishment but instead mostly was due to how well No. 2 RB Emanuel Wilson was running, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports. Jacobs also didn't injure his knee further in the contest.
Analysis: Jacobs logged only two offensive snaps after the aforementioned play, finishing with 14 touches for 48 yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, Emanuel Wilson reeled off 82 yards on 14 carries. LaFleur's comments indicate Jacobs isn't any worse after the game than he was beforehand, but he also may be destined to show up on the Packers' Week 17 injury report, the first version of which will be posted Tuesday. In the end, the biggest question mark as the team prepares for next Saturday's contest against the Ravens is who will be under center, as No. 1 QB Jordan Love is in the concussion protocol, and Malik Willis is dealing with a right shoulder injury following Saturday's outing. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Tending to shoulder injury
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 3:43 PM
Coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that Willis is dealing with a shoulder injury in the wake of Saturday's loss in Chicago, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Willis entered in the middle of the second quarter Saturday after starter Jordan Love endured a hit to the helmet from a Bears defender, and the former finished out the contest after the latter was ruled out due to a concussion. Willis himself was taken the ground late in regulation and landed hard on his right shoulder, which he was favoring as he went to the sideline, and he ended the overtime defeat having completed nine of 11 passes for 121 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while rushing 10 times for 44 yards. Love will need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play next Saturday versus the Ravens, but LaFleur also relayed to Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site that Willis is "pretty sore. It's a legitimate deal that he's dealing with. He's another guy we'll see where he's at as we progress." The Packers currently roster QB Clayton Tune on the practice squad, but RB Josh Jacobs and WR Jayden Reed are emergency options at the position, as LaFleur told Hodkiewicz. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love LaFleur confirms concussion diagnosis
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 3:33 PM
Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Sunday that Love suffered a concussion during Saturday's loss at Chicago, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Love's diagnosis already was known when he was ruled out for the rest of Week 16 action, but he now will need to increase his activity level as this coming week goes on and also gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play next Saturday against the Ravens. The Packers will post their first Week 17 injury report Tuesday, at which point the statuses of both Love and backup QB Malik Willis (shoulder) -- who is "pretty sore" following Saturday's game, as LaFleur told Hodkiewicz -- may gain some clarity. Green Bay currently has a quarterback (Clayton Tune) on the practice squad, but LaFleur relayed that RB Josh Jacobs and WR Jayden Reed are emergency options at the position if such a scenario arose. |
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Emanuel Wilson Emanuel Wilson Highly efficient in OT loss
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 11:23 PM
Wilson rushed 14 times for 82 yards and recovered a fumble in the Packers' 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears on Saturday night.
Analysis: Wilson was effective throughout the night, and after Josh Jacobs lost a fumble at the Bears' three-yard line in the third quarter, the former handled the rest of Green Bay's non-quarterback rushing opportunities. Wilson's rushing yardage total was his second highest of the season, and he may have earned himself a bigger workload in next Saturday night's home showdown against the Ravens even if Jacobs is healthy enough to play through his knee and ankle injuries. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs Quiet night in OT loss
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 11:06 PM
Jacobs (knee/ankle) rushed 12 times for 36 yards and brought in both targets for 12 yards in the Packers' 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears on Saturday night. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Jacobs was active after not practicing all week, but the star running back didn't seem to be at full strength against a beatable Bears run defense. Jacobs' backfield mate Emanuel Wilson outpaced him by two carries and 56 rushing yards, and the former also had a very costly fumble at the Bears' three-yard line just past the halfway point of the third quarter. Jacobs didn't log another touch the rest of the game, but if healthy, he'll remain the top back in next Saturday night's Week 17 home matchup against the Ravens. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Key fumble in OT
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 10:58 PM
Willis replaced Jordan Love (concussion) with 7:59 remaining in the second quarter and completed nine of 11 passes for 121 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions while adding 10 rushes for 44 yards in the Packers' 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears on Saturday night. He also committed a fumble in overtime.
Analysis: Willis was effective for the majority of his time in the game after Love exited following a sack, eventually throwing a 33-yard touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs late in the third quarter to extend a narrow 6-3 lead. Willis also spearheaded a 10-play drive in the fourth quarter that culminated in a field goal, but after marching Green Bay down into Bears territory on the first drive of overtime, Willis failed to secure a fourth-down snap and negated the Packers' chances of keeping the possession going. The Bears took over and closed out the comeback win four plays later on a Caleb Williams touchdown pass to DJ Moore, closing out an otherwise effective performance by Willis on a sour note. If Love is unable to clear concussion protocol in time for next Saturday night's Week 17 home showdown against the Ravens, Willis will draw the start. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Hurts wrist, questionable to return
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 10:24 PM
Doubs (wrist) is questionable to return to Saturday's Week 16 matchup against the Bears.
Analysis: The injury appears to have occurred when Doubs attempted to field an onside kick late in the fourth quarter. He wasn't able to do so, and Chicago recovered the ball before subsequently scoring the game-tying touchdown. With Doubs at least temporarily sidelined, Jayden Reed should serve as the Packers' No. 2 wideout, and Dontayvion Wicks and/or Matthew Golden could take on a more prominent role on offense. |
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John FitzPatrick John FitzPatrick Injures Achilles against Bears
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 10:09 PM
FitzPatrick has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's Week 16 contest against Chicago due to an Achilles injury.
Analysis: FitzPatrick suffered what appeared to be a non-contact injury in the second half. Prior to his exit, he drew one passing target, which he didn't catch. Green Bay was already short on tight ends with Josh Whyle (concussion) unable to suit up Saturday. Luke Musgrave is the only healthy player left at the position for Green Bay for the remainder of the NFC North battle. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Won't return to Week 16 contest
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 8:57 PM
Love has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's clash against Chicago due to a concussion.
Analysis: Love took a helmet-to-helmet hit from a Chicago defender midway through the second quarter and was subsequently evaluated for a concussion. That testing has led to the star quarterback being ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's big NFC North matchup. Love will finish the game having completed eight of 13 passes for 77 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions while adding two rushes for seven yards. Malik Willis will be under center for Green Bay for the remainder of Saturday's game. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Officially questionable to return
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 8:26 PM
Love (head) is questionable to return to Saturday's Week 16 battle against the Bears.
Analysis: Love was hurt midway through the second quarter after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit that drew a roughing-the-passer penalty. He spent some time being assessed on the field before heading to the medical tent and then to the locker room. If he's unable to return to action Saturday, Malik Willis would guide Green Bay's offense the rest of the way. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Heads to locker room after big hit
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 8:21 PM
Love (head) went to the locker room after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter of Saturday's Week 16 matchup against Chicago, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Love took a helmet-to-hit from the Bears' Austin Booker that drew a roughing-the-passer penalty. After initially being tended to on the field, Love was able to jog off and head to the medical tent, and he subsequently went to the locker room (presumably for further evaluation). Malik Willis has entered the game to take over at quarterback for the Packers. |
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Chris Brooks Chris Brooks Active for Saturday night
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 6:10 PM
Brooks (chest) is listed as active for Saturday night's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: With No. 3 running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) on injured reserve, Brooks will have the chance to draw rotational snaps for the Packers' run game behind starters Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson. In last week's loss to the Broncos, the running back had 17 offensive snaps, which led to two rushes for 10 yards as well as two targets for a six-yard reception. |
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Dontayvion Wicks Dontayvion Wicks Available Saturday
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 6:01 PM
Wicks (ankle) is listed as active Saturday in Chicago, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Wicks followed up no activity at Tuesday's walkthrough with back-to-back limited practices to end Week 16 prep as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. Now that his status has been clarified for Saturday's game, he'll be among the wide receivers available to the Packers offense along with Christian Watson (chest/shoulder), Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Bo Melton and Savion Williams. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson Active in Week 16
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 5:56 PM
Watson (chest/shoulder) is active for Saturday's game at Chicago, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Watson seemed destined to miss time after he suffered a chest injury last Sunday against the Broncos that forced a visit to a Denver-area hospital. Having said that, he followed up no activity at Tuesday's walkthrough with back-to-back limited practices, leaving the door open for him to play this weekend. Coach Matt LaFleur told Zach Kruse of USA Today on Thursday that Wednesday's session was "encouraging" for Watshon, but that his availability was "going to come down to a medical decision and where he's at Saturday." With his status now confirmed for Week 16, Watson will join Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), Bo Melton and Savion Williams as the wide receivers available to QB Jordan Love. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs Suiting up Saturday
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 5:54 PM
Jacobs (knee/ankle) is listed as active Saturday at Chicago, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Jacobs didn't practice at all this week due to the knee injury that's been lingering since Week 11 and also an ankle issue, which combined to leave him questionable for Week 16 action. Following a report from Tom Pelissero of NFL Network that Jacobs was expected to suit up Saturday, the running back will be available to the Packers offense for a fourth straight game since suffering the initial health concern. In the first three, Jacobs handled more than a 50 percent snap share on each occasion and tallied 54 touches for 275 yards from scrimmage and three total TDs. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks (chest) also are on hand for RB reps this weekend. |
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