Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander and center Josh Myers are both inactive for Sunday’s showdown with the Detroit Lions in Week 9.
Quarterback Jordan Love (groin), running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) and cornerback Corey Ballentine (ankle) are all active despite being listed as questionable.
Alexander, who is dealing with a knee injury, was questionable to play, while Myers, who is still struggling through a wrist injury, was doubtful. Safety Evan Williams was ruled out Friday with a hamstring injury.
Without Alexander, the Packers will likely rely on Eric Stokes and Carrington Valentine as perimeter corners and Keisean Nixon in the slot. Javon Bullard, who has played in the slot recently, is likely the starter next to Xavier McKinney at safety. The undermanned Packers secondary will be in the spotlight against Jared Goff and the Lions’ high-efficiency passing game.
The offensive line is another puzzle. Without Myers, Elgton Jenkins will likely move from left guard to center and Jordan Morgan and Sean Rhyan will play guard. Morgan and Rhyan have been rotating at right guard.
Receiver Malik Heath, offensive lineman Travis Glover and defensive end Brenton Cox Jr. are healthy scratches.
Packers inactives
CB Jaire Alexander
S Evan Williams
C Josh Myers
WR Malik Heath
OL Travis Glover
DE Brenton Cox Jr.
Lions inactives
RB Sione Vaki
LB Malcolm Rodriguez
OL Giovanni Manu
OL Christian Mahogany
OL Colby Sorsdal
DL Josh Paschal
DL Mekhi Wingo
The Packers and Lions kick off from Lambeau Field at 3:25 p.m. CST. The winner Sunday will take over control of the NFC North entering Week 10.
