The Packers are getting brutal information about the injuries to Elgton Jenkins and Devonte Wyatt during the Eagles game
During their disappointment Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eaglesthe Green Bay Packers they were shared more bad news regarding injury information for Elgton Jenkins and Devonte Wyatt, according to Adam Schefter on X.
“The Packers ruled out both G/T Elgton Jenkins (shoulder) and DL Devonte Wyatt (shin),” Schefter wrote.
For the team that entered this week with a a series of injuriesthe negative updates keep coming.
After Christian Watson apparently tore his ACL in Week 18 against the Bears, the injuries on offense just keep piling up.
The loss of Jenkins, one of the Packers’ best offensive players, does not paint a positive picture for Green Bay, which struggled to get points on the board all game.
Even with a Lil Wayne’s pregame speechthis Packers offense looks as smooth as they could be.
Many have touted the Packers for a playoff berth in 2023, and with good reason, as one of the youngest lists in postseason history.
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However, Matt LaFleur’s squad looks less playoff-ready than it did in 2023, even with the added season of experience.
This is not entirely their fault, given that they have suffered an extensive injury list. But regardless of what or who is to blame, the Packers are bad, and their continuing list of injuries hasn’t helped.
On the defensive end, Wyatt — their young, standout interior lineman — also left the game and was benched. The injury is considered a calf injury, so his return could take a bit longer than Jenkins’ shoulder injury.
Any time a big man like Wyatt injures a part of his lower body, it’s cause for concern moving forward. The importance of a strong base for linemen on both sides of the ball is extremely important, so any significant injury to that part of their body is noticeable.
However, if the Packers continue to play the way they have through three quarters Wild Card Weekendthey will have plenty of time to recover during the offseason.
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