The Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens will announce their inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff on Saturday night, or roughly 5:30 p.m. CT. This post will update as more information on player availability is known and official gameday inactives for Week 17 are announced.
The big injury news surrounds the quarterback position for both teams. Jordan Love was ruled out while still in concussion protocol on Friday, Malik Willis is questionable to play because of a right shoulder injury and an illness, and Lamar Jackson is doubtful with a back injury.
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The release of the gameday inactive list will be an important one. The Packers listed eight players as questionable, including six dealing with illnesses.
Which team in the playoff hunt can overcome the injury situation in primetime at Lambeau Field?
Packers QB Jordan Love ruled OUT
The Packers initially listed Love (concussion) as questionable to play on the final injury report, but the team downgraded him to out on Friday. Love, who was injured on a helmet-to-helmet hit last Saturday in Chicago, did not pass through concussion protocol in time despite practicing three times this week.
Who else is OUT for the Packers?
The Packers ruled out special teamer Kristian Welch (who was placed on injured reserve on Friday) and rookie guard John Williams (who was designated to return) on the final injury report released Thursday.
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Who is IN for the Packers?
Running back Josh Jacobs, receiver Romeo Doubs, defensive end Lukas Van Ness, tight end Josh Whyle and receiver Dontayvion Wicks are among the players without a game status designation on the final injury report. It is expected that Malik Willis will battle through his ailments and start at quarterback on Saturday night.
Jacobs has been battling a lingering knee contusion, but he practiced this week and is good to go for Saturday night.
Who is OUT for the Ravens?
The Ravens ruled out defensive tackle Taven Bryan on the final injury report, and quarterback Lamar Jackson is doubtful to play after suffering a back contusion last Sunday. Jackson did not practice this week and is not expected to play on Saturday night.
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Who are the questionable players for the Packers?
The Packers are listing eight players as questionable, including three starters along the offensive line (Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan and Zach Tom), a starting receiver (Christian Watson) and a starting safety (Evan Williams). Cornerback/receiver/special teamer Bo Melton did not practice all week with an illness and is questionable, and receiver/returner Savion Williams was added to the injury report on Friday because of an illness.
Will the Packers play it safe with injuries/illnesses?
Matt LaFleur has a battered roster, and now an illness is sweeping through the Packers locker room. Green Bay clinched a playoff spot when the Detroit Lions lost on Christmas Day, but the Packers need a win on Saturday night to stay alive in the NFC North race. We’ll see if the Packers lean conservative. With the division title still within reach, the guess here is the Packers won’t hold back against the Ravens.
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This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers vs. Ravens: Who’s in and who’s out for Week 17?