Breaking down Packers' final injury of Week 10 vs. Vikings - Packers Wire

The Green Bay Packers listed running back Chris Brooks, defensive back Javon Bullard, offensive lineman Travis Glover, safety Xavier McKinney, receiver Skyy Moore, edge rusher Lukas Van Ness and guard Kevin Zeitler as questionable to play, listed linebacker Zaire Franklin as doubtful to play and ruled out edge rusher Micah Parsons, center Sean Rhyan, running back Josh Jacobs and tight end Josh Whyle on the final injury report before facing the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 of the 2026 season.

How will the injury situation affect Sunday's showdown with the Vikings?

RB Chris Brooks (ankle): With Josh Jacobs out, expect the Packers to activate Brooks to the 53-man roster on Saturday. He'll be needed as a pass protector against Brian Flores.

DB Javon Bullard (ankle/knee): He was certain he will play on Sunday when asked on Thursday, but getting in only one limited practice this week puts his status in question. Kamal Hadden is the backup in the slot.

OL Travis Glover (knee): After missing three straight games, Glover could finally return this week, but likely only in a backup role. Kevin Zeitler's status might put Glover in the mix to be the top backup at the guard spot on Sunday.

S Xavier McKinney (foot): The dreaded late-week injury; McKinney was limited by a new foot injury on Friday. Kitan Oladapo would likely get snaps at safety next to Evan Williams if McKinney can't go on Sunday.

WR Skyy Moore (ankle): Matt LaFleur sounded confident Moore could come off injured reserve and play on Sunday. He would provide a boost to the return game and as a gadget weapon in the slot.

EDGE Lukas Van Ness (back): Like Bullard, Van Ness didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday and was limited on Friday. His toughness isn't in question, but playing through a back injury could be a challenge at his position. Barryn Sorrell, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Brenton Cox have been highly capable players on the edge this season, but the Packers would be lacking depth if LVN can't go.

G Kevin Zeitler (ankle, triceps): Not only did Zeitler have an ankle injury coming out of his first extended action of 2026 on Sunday, but he added a triceps injury before Friday's practice and did not participate. Injuries are just one danger of signing a 36-year-old offensive lineman. It's looking likely that Aaron Banks and Laken Tomlinson will be the starting guards on Sunday.

LB Zaire Franklin (shin): While there was optimism that Franklin could return to practice this week, he never did, and he is now expected to miss his fourth straight game, although the Packers are leaving the door open to him playing with a doubtful status. The upside here is Franklin should be good to go come Week 12. It'll be Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper at linebacker again this week.

EDGE Micah Parsons (knee): The Packers got Parsons on the field for 11-on-11 periods this week, but he still needs more reps before he's ready to play. Nov. 25 remains the target return date.

RB Josh Jacobs (finger): The veteran running back needed surgery on his broken finger, and he's expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Kaleb Johnson will get more snaps and touches with Jacobs out.

C Sean Rhyan (ankle): Like Franklin, Rhyan is inching closer to a return and should have a realistic chance of playing against the Rams in 12 days, but he'll miss a third consecutive game on Sunday. John Williams is the backup center.

TE Josh Whyle (concussion): The backup tight end will miss his second straight game with a concussion. He hasn't practiced in any capacity since suffering the head injury and remains in the league's protocol.

Guard Aaron Banks, linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper, kicker Trey Smack and receiver Savion Williams do not have a status designation and are expected to play Sunday. Hopper is battling through an illness, while Smack is good to go despite a right calf injury. Banks could be the starter again at left guard if Kevin Zeitler is unable to play right guard on Sunday.

The Vikings ruled out quarterback Kyler Murray, tight end T.J. Hockenson, linebacker Blake Cashman, receiver Jauan Jennings and defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins and listed safety Josh Mettelus and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy as questionable to play. Both the Packers and Vikings are hurting in Week 10.

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