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Zach Kruse

Analyzing Packers’ final injury report for Week 1 vs. Vikings

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The Green Bay Packers labeled receiver Allen Lazard as doubtful and listed left tackle David Bakhtiari and offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins as questionable for Sunday’s season opener against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Here’s an in-depth breakdown of the team’s final injury report of Week 1 of 2022:

Questionable

LT David Bakhtiari (knee): The Packers held out Bakhtiari during Friday’s practice, but Matt LaFleur expressed optimism about his ability to play Sunday. If he can’t go, the Packers would likely turn to Yosh Nijman at left tackle.

OL Elgton Jenkins (pec/knee): Like Bakhtiari, Jenkins is attempting to come back from a significant injury. He tore his ACL last year at U.S. Bank Stadium. He’d be the likely starter at right tackle if available. If not, the Packers might need Royce Newman or Nijman to play right tackle.

Doubtful

WR Allen Lazard (ankle): He got stepped on last week and didn’t practice all week. His likely absence will mean more snaps for rookies Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs in the opener. Lazard’s unique versatility as a receiver and blocker will be missed.

Others on the injury report

The following players are off the injury report and will be expected to play Sunday:

K Mason Crosby
LB Tipa Galeai
OT Yosh Nijman
S Dallin Leavitt
S Darnell Savage
OL Jake Hanson
TE Robert Tonyan
WR Christian Watson

All good signs here. Crosby will kick, Nijman could start, Savage should be good to go at safety, Tonyan is full go and Watson will make his NFL debut.

Vikings injury report

The Vikings listed backup defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard and safety Lewis Cine as questionable.

More on the Vikings injury report can be found at Vikings Wire.

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