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Packers Rule Josh Jacobs Out vs. Vikings With Knee Bruise

Green Bay turns to Emmanuel Wilson after choosing a cautious plan ahead of Thursday’s trip to Detroit.

Overview

  • Jacobs was listed inactive Sunday with a bruised left knee after testing during the week showed no structural damage, and he previously described the injury as a bone bruise and thigh contusion.
  • Emmanuel Wilson will handle lead-back duties, with Chris Brooks available and practice-squad elevation Pierre Strong Jr. providing additional depth.
  • Reporting from NFL Media indicated the team initially eyed a pregame workout but ultimately sat Jacobs without one, with hope he could be ready for Thanksgiving at Detroit.
  • Green Bay also ruled out linebacker Quay Walker and receiver Matthew Golden, while edge rusher Lukas Van Ness is back after missing five games with a foot injury.
  • Minnesota will be without Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, and the Vikings activated center Ryan Kelly, giving them their preferred starting offensive line.