The Green Bay Packers improved to 5-6 after a 29-22 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Despite the fact that the Packers appeared to be the superior team from start to finish, many were taken aback by their dominance on both sides of the ball. Of course, this was owing to Green Bay having 17 players on its injury report heading into the game.
Indeed, the Packers won convincingly despite the absence of offensive mainstays Aaron Jones and Luke Musgrave, as well as exciting rookie wide out Dontayvion Wicks. In addition, key starters on defense, including Jaire Alexander and De’Vondre Campbell, were absent.
In addition, running back AJ Dillon was listed as questionable for the game due to a groin issue. Emanuel Wilson, Green Bay’s third-string running back, was also placed on injured reserve with a separated shoulder.
The Green Bay Packers Signed James Robinson and Elevated Bo Melton for Thanksgiving
The Packers also added depth at wide receiver by promoting Bo Melton from the practice squad. He was signed by Green Bay in December of last season after being drafted in the seventh round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2022. He was added to their practice squad after failing to make the team out of training camp this year.
Melton saw action on two offensive plays and six special teams plays against the Lions.
Wicks was able to return to practice after passing the concussion protocol. It’s unlikely that he’ll be promoted again this season. Robinson, on the other hand, could be promoted due to injury worries at the Packers’ running back position.
It should be noted that AJ Dillon is not practicing in order to avoid further injuring his groin. He did not injure it further in the Thanksgiving game and will most likely play against the Chiefs on Sunday night.
Aaron Jones is still out with a sprained MCL.
The Packers opted to start fullback Henry Pearson against the Lions. On Thanksgiving, he took two offensive snaps and 11 special teams snaps.
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