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Packers' Josh Jacobs Inactive Against Vikings because of Left Knee Injury
Josh Jacobs sidelined with knee contusion and swelling while Matthew Golden misses game due to shoulder and wrist injuries, Packers preparing for quick Thursday turnaround.
- On Sunday, the Green Bay Packers ruled out running back Josh Jacobs and rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden for their home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.
- Jacobs' injury occurred at MetLife Stadium last week with a contusion and swelling, and the Packers cited the short turnaround to a Thursday Thanksgiving game at Detroit as a factor in holding him out; Golden is inactive with shoulder and wrist issues.
- Jacobs' absence pushes Packers backup running back AJ Dillon and Emanuel Wilson into larger roles, with Wilson having rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown against the New York Giants.
- With both players out, the Green Bay Packers coaching staff must adjust its game plan and rely on Packers playmakers and positional depth to face a Vikings defense improved in recent weeks, expanding roles for several players.
- Coaches will evaluate Josh Jacobs and Matthew Golden's injuries throughout the week, and Jacobs said, `Worst case if I don't play this week, Thursday I'm definitely playing'.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs inactive against Vikings because of left knee injury
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will miss Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings as he recovers from a bruised left knee. Jacobs was hurt while getting knocked out of bounds in the first quarter of the Packers’ 27-20…
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