Injury-Depleted Packers Face Dolphins in Crucial Matchup

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27/11/2024 22h01

**Packers to Face Dolphins Without Key Starters Due to Injuries**

In a holiday clash against the Miami Dolphins, the Green Bay Packers will be significantly hampered by the absence of three key starters. With starting wide receiver Romeo Doubs, cornerback Jaire Alexander, and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper ruled out, the team will need to make adjustments.

Doubs, who suffered a concussion during last Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers, was unable to clear the league’s concussion protocol in time. His absence thrusts increased responsibility on receivers Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton, and Malik Heath.

The Packers will also miss Alexander and Cooper for a second consecutive game, due to knee and hamstring injuries, respectively. In their stead, Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine are expected to handle cornerback duties, while Eric Wilson and rookie Ty'Ron Hopper take on linebacker roles.

Adding to the Packers' injury concerns, center Josh Myers, linebacker Isaiah McDuffie, and tight end John FitzPatrick are listed as questionable. Myers has a pectoral injury, McDuffie is nursing an ankle issue, and FitzPatrick is dealing with a back problem. With McDuffie’s participation uncertain, the Packers could find themselves thin at the linebacker position.

Over on the Dolphins' side, the team ruled out linebacker Tyus Bowser, cornerback Kendall Fuller, and linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. Additionally, starting left tackle Terron Armstead is listed as questionable, potentially impacting the Dolphins' offensive line.

As the Green Bay Packers prepare for this crucial game, they’ll have to navigate these injuries carefully to maintain their competitive edge.

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