Another Green Bay Packers wide receiver is injured during the Buccaneers game

December 17, 2023 Sports Gist Green bay packers, NFL 0

Another Green Bay Packers wide receiver is injured during the Buccaneers game

The Green Bay Packers will have a harder time coming back against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after losing a wide receiver to injury in the fourth quarter. The Packers trailed 34-20 midway through the fourth quarter.

According to a statement by the Packers, Jayden Reed is questionable to return to the game with a toe injury.

Defensive coordinator Joe Barry has put the shorthanded Packers offense in a bind as he’s called the game in a way that has made Baker Mayfield look like an MVP candidate again.

The Packers came into the game without Christian Watson. He missed his second straight start due to a hamstring injury.

Packers rule Christian Watson, Jaire Alexander inactive for crucial Week 15 action

The Green Bay Packers will be without three key players in Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

The team’s top wideout Christian Watson won’t play due to injury. It’s the same case for AJ Dillon and Jaire Alexander, although it was always a long shot for Dillon to suit up.

“AJ Dillon, Christian Watson, Jaire Alexander all out for the #Packers v. Tampa.”

Watson hasn’t played since December 3rd against the Kansas City Chiefs when he suffered a hamstring injury in a two-touchdown game. The former North Dakota State standout sat out in Week 14 and didn’t practice at all this week, so it was expected for the Packers WR to not take the field here.

As for Alexander, he’s been out since November 5th with a shoulder injury. There was some optimism he could return in Week 14, but that did not happen. The cornerback was only a limited participant in practice this week. In five games played in 2023, Alexander has 22 total tackles and 18 solo tackles. He’s an important piece of the Packers secondary.

Dillon meanwhile sustained a broken thumb on Monday night in a loss to the New York Giants. Considering it’s such a painful ailment, it’s not a surprise to see the running back miss his first career game. Yes, you read that correctly. Although his numbers are down this year, Dillon is a workhorse who is always available.

The Packers will be looking to bounce back versus Tampa and need a win to stay in the playoff race. But, it won’t be easy without several integral figures.

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