EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings ruled backup edge rusher Patrick Jones out of the game against the Detroit Lions because of a knee injury stemming from a low block by Green Bay tight end Tucker Kraft last week.
Jones did not practice this week, leaving the fourth-year player out of the mix for the regular-season finale against the Lions that will determine the NFC North champion and the NFC's No. 1 seed for the playoffs. Jones is third on the Vikings with seven sacks. His absence will further increase the role of rookie Dallas Turner in complementing starting outside linebackers Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard, who were both selected as starters for the Pro Bowl this week.
The Lions listed linebacker Alex Anzalone as questionable to face the Vikings. He has missed the last six games with a broken forearm. Another player on injured reserve, backup wide receiver Kalif Raymond, was listed as questionable with a foot injury that has sidelined him for the last five games. Running back David Montgomery was ruled out as expected with a knee injury that will sideline him for a third straight game. The Lions are hoping to have him back in the playoffs.
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FILE - Minnesota Vikings linebacker Patrick Jones II looks on following an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
FILE - Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was carted into the locker room and quarterback Jordan Love hurt his throwing elbow in the second quarter Sunday against the Chicago Bears.
The Packers announced both players were questionable to return.
Watson had missed the Packers' 27-25 loss at Minnesota last week with an injured left knee. This injury appeared to involve his right knee.
This latest injury didn't appear to result from any contact. He was running a pattern and went straight down as the pass was thrown to teammate Dontayvion Wicks. He clutched his right knee afterward.
After Packers officials went on the field to examine him, Watson walked to the sideline and went into the injury tent. Watson then held his left hand to his head as he was carted into the locker room.
Also in the second quarter, Love was getting examined on the sideline as Malik Willis entered the game.
The Packers already have clinched a playoff berth, though Sunday's results could impact their seeding. They entered Sunday's game slotted as the NFC's No. 7 seed.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) reacts as wide receiver Christian Watson, bottom, is checked on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Green Bay Packers' Romeo Doubs catches a pass for a two point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
