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The Green Bay Packers have ruled out defensive back Javon Bullard and linebacker Quay Walker and listed cornerback Jaire Alexander, cornerback Corey Ballentine, tight end Luke Musgrave on their final injury report ahead of their Week 16 game against the New Orleans Saints and substitute Evan Williams.

How will the injury situation affect Monday’s match?

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Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Packers’ final injury report heading into Week 15:

Exit (2)

DB Javon Bullard (ankle): The rookie defensive end did not practice all week for the second week in a row and will miss another game. Expect to see Keisean Nixon again on Monday night. Matt LaFleur called it a one-week injury, so perhaps Bullard will be back in time to play against the Vikings next Sunday.

LB Quay Walker (ankle): As expected, Walker will miss the game after suffering an ankle injury last Sunday night in Seattle. The Packers will play Monday night with Isaiah McDuffie, Edgerrin Cooper, Eric Wilson and Ty’Ron Hopper as their four linebacker options.

Doubtful (4)

CB Jaire Alexander (knee): He has practiced extensively on all three days this week, but the Packers are not yet committed to having him play on Monday night. It won’t be a surprise if he plays and it won’t be a surprise if he misses a fifth straight game. Carrington Valentine and Eric Stokes will be the expected starters on the outside if Alexander is unable to step out.

CB Corey Ballentine (knee): Ballentine dealt with the same injury last week. He was narrow all week but should be available against Saints.

TE Luke Musgrave (ankle): The second-year tight end was narrow all week but was able to return after missing the better part of three months with an ankle injury. He would add a active vertical threat if available, but expect narrow snaps behind Tucker Kraft.

Sr. Evan Williams (fourth): The Packers added Williams to the injury report Saturday as a narrow participant, which is always a slightly concerning sign. His potential absence combined with Bullard’s status would create problems on defense.

No status indication

The Packers only listed six players on their final injury report, and all six have designations. Ten players were removed from the injury report in Week 16.

Saints injury report

The Saints ruled out quarterback Derek Carr, linebacker Alvin Kamara, receiver Chris Olave and receiver Bub Means, and listed receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling as questionable. Edge player Chase Young is not on the injury report and will play. The Saints will be without their starting quarterback, their best offensive weapon and their best pass catcher. Cornerback Paulson Adebo (the team’s best corner coverage), tight end Taysom Hill (the team’s most unique weapon) and receiver Rashid Shaheed (the team’s best deep threat) are on injured reserve.

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