Packers Punter JK Scott is Clearly Fighting Through Illness for NFC Championship Game
By Scott Rogust
The Green Bay Packers not only fought past Seattle Seahawks to reach the NFC Title Game, but they also had to battle the flu. While others have healed from the illness, one person is still clearly affected, and that's stud punter JK Scott.
Entering Sunday evening, Scott was listed as questionable due to the flu. Yet Scott is still trying to play, as he was seen practicing on the field at Levi's Stadium.
That’s JK Scott on the midfield logo working on his drop. He was listed as questionable with Illness. pic.twitter.com/oXqiRLOtoI
— Pete Dougherty (@PeteDougherty) January 19, 2020
In case you were wondering, no, the flu has not disappeared for Scott. He's still battling it, and is even refraining from making hand-to-hand contact with his teammates.
JK Scott just walked over and get a foot-to-foot high-five with backup QB Tim Boyle. No touching his hands. He's sick.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) January 19, 2020
Scott is essentially under quarantine to ensure the rest of his team is good to go against the San Francisco 49ers. Bodily preparations aside, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is confident in Scott's ability to play on Sunday evening, because the team hasn't signed a backup punter.
Hours before kickoff, reports indicated that Scott would be active for the big game.
#Packers punter JK Scott (illness) is expected to play in today’s NFC Championship Game after being added to the injury report as questionable yesterday, per source.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) January 19, 2020
The Packers need all hands on deck to have a chance against the 49ers, a team that blew them out earlier this season. Luckily, Green Bay avoided disaster in the form of influenza, as Scott will be delivering punts in beautiful Santa Clara.