Likely out for divisional round Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Valdes-Scantling (back) will be listed as doubtful for Saturday's divisional-round game versus the 49ers, Tom Silverstein of the... Impact Even with the benefit of a first-round bye for the postseason, Valdes-Scantling hasn't been able to shake off the back injury he picked up in the Packers' Week 18 loss to the Lions. He began the week as a limited participant in practice Tuesday, but he was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's session and wasn't on the field for the open portion of Thursday's practice, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. Valdes-Scantling's downgrade in activity the past two days coupled with LaFleur's comments suggest that the wideout may have suffered a setback in his recovery from the injury. Allen Lazard and Equanimeous St. Brown will likely be tasked with running most of the downfield patterns that are staples of Valdes-Scantling's route tree, while Randall Cobb (groin) -- who is expected to be activated from injured reserve -- could have a regular role in three-receiver sets as Green Bay's primary slot man.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
