Analyzing the Packers’ final injury report for their Week 16 matchup with the Panthers

Before facing the Carolina Panthers in Week 16, the Green Bay Packers listed receiver Christian Watson, running back Emanuel Wilson, offensive tackle Luke Tenuta, safety Darnell Savage, tight end Luke Musgrave, and cornerback Jaire Alexander, running back A.J. Dillon, receiver Jayden Reed, receiver Dontayvion Wicks, safety Rudy Ford, cornerback Robert Rochell, and defensive lineman T.J. Slaton as questionable.

What impact will the injuries have on Sunday’s match in Charlotte

Nov. 23, 2023, Detroit, Michigan, USA: In the third quarter at Ford Field, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) sprints with the ball against the Detroit Lions. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Lon Horwedel

RB A.J. Dillon (thumb): Although Dillon is currently recovering from a fractured thumb, LaFleur seemed optimistic that Dillon will play on Sunday. If Kenyan Drake stays on the practice squad on Saturday, it will be a positive indication for the Packers.

CB Alexander Jaire: (shoulder): Matt LaFleur gave Alexander’s Sunday performance some confidence. Will he continue to miss games or make a comeback to provide the secondary some much-needed playmaking ability?

WR Jayden Reed’s chest and toe: The rookie’s ailments keep coming, but he’s tough as nails and has shown success in the past while playing through them. Over the week, Reed did not practice. The Packers cannot function without Christian Watson.

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Arm wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks: Despite suffering an ankle injury the week before, he managed to participate and record a career-high six catches for 97 receiving yards. Expect Wicks to play and be Jordan Love’s main target on Sunday, barring a setback at some point.

S Rudy Ford (back): Darnell Savage’s absence could put a challenging situation at safety as the seasoned safety hurt his back between Thursday and Friday. On Friday, he was categorized as limited.

S Rudy Ford (back): Darnell Savage’s absence could put a challenging situation at safety as the seasoned safety hurt his back between Thursday and Friday. On Friday, he was categorized as limited.

DL T.J. Slaton (knee): He spent all three days of this week practicing, albeit in a limited capacity. In the midst of the run defense against Miles Sanders and Chuba Hubbard, the Packers must have him available.

DL T.J. Slaton (knee): He spent all three days of this week practicing, albeit in a limited capacity. In the midst of the run defense against Miles Sanders and Chuba Hubbard, the Packers must have him available.

RB Emanuel Wilson (shoulder): This week’s activation seems unlikely as he remains on injured reserve. In Weeks 17 or 18, Wilson, who is expected to miss his fifth straight game, might compete for the position of No. 3 running back.

OT Ankle of Luke Tenuta: Since he hasn’t played since August, the Packers will gradually get him back. Before the regular season ends, will he be prepared to rejoin the 53-man roster?