Packers Downgrade LB Blake Martinez to Questionable Against Chiefs
By Parker White
The Kansas City Chiefs have already ruled quarterback Patrick Mahomes out for Sunday night's game against the Green Bay Packers, but it looks like Green Bay could be without the leader of their defense.
The Pack have downgraded linebacker Blake Martinez to questionable due to a wrist/hand injury.
The #Packers have downgraded Blake Martinez to questionable for tomorrow's game. Dealing with a wrist/hand injury.
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) October 26, 2019
Martinez was a full participant in each of Green Bay's practices from Wednesday to Friday, but this latest update isn't a good sign for the fourth-year linebacker.
The former fourth-round pick out of Stanford has not a missed a single game since his rookie season back in 2016, playing in 39 consecutive contests.
#Packers' Blake Martinez hasn't missed a game since his rookie season, but after being downgraded to questionable on Saturday, that's in danger of happening tomorrow night in Kansas City.https://t.co/QSXzX5tedD
— Zachary Jacobson (@ZAJacobson) October 26, 2019
If Martinez is unable to suit up for the Packers, it would be a huge loss for this defense. In seven games this season, Martinez leads the NFL with 76 combined tackles to go along with three tackles for loss and one forced fumble.
If he's out, expect Za'Darius and Preston Smith to pick up the slack.