Flu Outbreak Could Defeat Packers Sunday Even if Seahawks Don't
By Ian Anderson
The Green Bay Packers might want to put their locker room on lockdown.
In recent weeks the Packers have been struck by the flu bug which does not bode well going into their Divisional Round matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Cornerback Josh Jackson is among the players deemed questionable for Sunday with the illness.
The flu bug in the #Packers locker room has found CB Josh Jackson, who's been added to the injury report as questionable with illness, per @nl3483. FB Danny Vitale, RB Dexter Williams, DT Tyler Lancaster already questionable. David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins were sick last week.
— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) January 11, 2020
Offensive linemen David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins both were sick last week, but thankfully for Green Bay they had the luxury of a first-round bye to ensure everyone gets rested up and healthy.
Green Bay is otherwise heading into this game against Seattle healthy, with Jackson, fullback Danny Vitale, halfback Dexter Williams, and defensive tackle Tyler Lancaster as the only players listed as questionable.
Final updated #Seahawks injury report: Some good news on Duane Brown and George Fant, who were both limited today after sitting out last two practices.
— Corbin Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) January 10, 2020
Both players will be game-time decisions. pic.twitter.com/hvdjCfwdz4
Seattle, on the other hand, is very unhealthy. The Seahawks are one of the most injured teams left in the playoffs with four starters questionable for Sunday.
No Duane Brown or George Fant could be devastating for a team that is desperately trying to keep superstar quarterback Russell Wilson on his feet.
The Packers, meanwhile, might want to get a good night's sleep and take proper medication, among other treatment before this gets out of hand.