On Sunday at Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers will not have to face three stars of the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan’s team made left guard Trent Williams inactive with an ankle injury, and he will join quarterback Brock Purdy, offensive tackle Nick Bosa and cornerback Charvarius Ward on Sunday.
It can be argued that Purdy (an NFL MVP candidate last season), Bosa (one of the best pass rushers in football) and Williams (one of the best left tackles in football) are the three most crucial and valuable players for the 49ers. Ward led the NFL in pass defenses and was a second-team All-Pro at cornerback last season.
The Packers aren’t at full strength either. Matt LaFleur’s team ruled out cornerback Jaire Alexander and defensive lineman Edgerrin Cooper on Friday, then kept safety Kitan Oladapo and offensive lineman Jacob Monk inactive with well scratches.
Defensive lineman Colby Wooden, whose play may have been questionable, is energetic.
Packers inactive
CB Jaire Alexander
LB Edgerrin Cooper
S See Cloudy
OL Jakub Mnich
49ers inactive
QB Brock Purdy
CB Charvarius branch
BY Nick Bosa
Lieutenant Trent Williams
WR Jacob Cowing
DT Kevin Gives
DT Khalil Davis
Cowing was the 49ers’ main returning punt. Gives has 3.5 sacks and six quarterback hits in seven games.
Kickoff at Lambeau Field is scheduled for 3:25 p.m. CST.
