Packers' Wicks and Wooden Cleared for Week 7 Showdown, Texans Facing Starting Lineup Setbacks

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20/10/2024 22h08

**Packers' Wicks and Wooden Cleared to Play, Texans Missing Key Starters for Week 7 Clash**

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks and defensive lineman Colby Wooden are both set to play in Sunday's matchup against the Houston Texans. Despite being listed as questionable in the final injury report of Week 7, Wicks, who suffered a shoulder injury last week against the Cardinals, participated in limited practice sessions this week. Wooden, battling a knee issue, will also take the field.

However, the Packers will be without defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt for the third consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Along with Wyatt, the Packers have announced five other inactive players, all of whom are healthy scratches. Those sidelined this week include DE Brenton Cox Jr., TE John FitzPatrick, T Travis Glover, C Jacob Monk, and FS Kitan Oladapo. Of note, Monk, a rookie backup along the interior of the offensive line, is inactive for the first time this season.

On the Texans' side, the team will miss four defensive starters, notably linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair and safety Jimmie Ward. Wide receiver Robert Woods is also inactive, adding to the absence of Nico Collins, who is on injured reserve. The full list of inactive Texans includes ILB Azeez Al-Shaair, G Nick Broeker, CB Kamari Lassiter, WR Steven Sims, ILB Henry To'oTo'o, FS Jimmie Ward, and WR Robert Woods.

Despite these setbacks, the Texans have some good news as they welcome back defensive lineman Denico Autry, who returns following a six-game suspension. Additionally, defensive lineman Folorunso Fatukasi will be active, even though he was listed as questionable earlier in the week.

This week's game promises to be an intriguing battle as both teams navigate around key absences, aiming for victory in Week 7. Packers fans can follow all developments closely via the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Packers Wire.

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