The Green Bay Packers posted their inactivity ahead of Monday night’s game with the Los Angeles Rams, and because injury reporting was so minimal, it was really no surprise.
With no additions to the practice squad this week, inactive included Shemar Jean-Charles, David Bakhtiari, Caleb Jones, Chris Barnes, and Jonathan Ford.
Since returning from injury, Jean-Charles has been inactive, possibly due to Innis Goins being added to the 53-man roster and handling special teams duties. However, this left the Packers with only four active cornerbacks. (Green Bay Packers Vs. Inactive Inventory Rams: What To Know)
After Bakhtiari was ruled out, Zack Tom would move back to left tackle, where he performed very well against the Bears. The absence of Aaron Donald makes life easier for this Packer’s offensive line. Donald has once again been one of the most productive interior pass-rushers in football, and as a unit, the Rams defense has been one of the best against the run, though last week they lost in that capacity without Donald. Had fought against Vegas. ,
While the passing game has picked up the pace of late with the emergence of Christian Watson, success on the ground is essential if this unit is to score points. You can read more about it here.
Meanwhile, Jones has just returned from the NFI roster and Ford has been inactive all season. Perhaps Barnes’ inactive status is most surprising, but it’s back in Chicago with D’Vondre Campbell on the field and depth is not a major concern. With Eric Wilson and Isaiah McDuffie also taking the linebacker and special teams reps, there hasn’t really been a role for Barnes.
Returning for the Packers this week will be Romeo Daubs, who will provide Aaron Rodgers with another weapon, get some headlines from Christian Watson and also open up opportunities for the running game and other pass catchers. (Green Bay Packers Vs. Inactive Inventory Rams: What To Know)
Darnell Savage will also be back in the mix, and it will be interesting to see if he stays in a supporting role. Prior to his injury in Philadelphia, Savage was taken out of duty as Rudy Ford took over at safety in Green Bay’s nickel point defense with Adrian Amos as well as Kesin Nixon playing in the slot.
The Packers’ playoff hopes are limping, must-win, with help from the Seattle, Washington, and/or New York Giants on the way.
