The Green Bay Packers will be without wide receiver Christian Watson and three starters on defense during Sunday’s showdown with the Minnesota Vikings.
However, rookie defensive back Javon Bullard is making his return to the field after missing two games with an ankle injury.
Watson, who injured his knee last week, is inactive. He was listed as questionable after not practicing all week and is now officially out. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, linebacker Quay Walker and safety Evan Williams were all ruled out on the final injury report released Friday.
Backup offensive tackle Andre Dillard is out with a concussion, and rookie safety Omar Brown — who was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday — is a healthy scratch.
Bullard, a 10-game starter this season, could start at safety in place of Williams.
The Vikings are healthy. Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who was questionable, is active. He’s returning from a stint on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
Packers inactives
WR Christian Watson
CB Jaire Alexander
S Evan Williams
LB Quay Walker
OT Andre Dillard
S Omar Brown
Vikings inactives
QB Brett Rypien
DB Fabian Moreau
DL Levi Drake Rodriguez
OL Dan Feeney
OL Walter Rouse
