Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur provided quick injury updates on running back Josh Jacobs, receiver Christian Watson, cornerback Jaire Alexander and safety Evan Williams coming out of Monday night’s 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field.
The news was good on Jacobs but concerning for Watson and Williams.
On Jacobs, who barely played in the second half: “He wanted to go back in, but there’s was no need for it. I actually told him at halftime that we’ll give you another series in the second half but I want to get you out. Just being a short week, want to get him ready for Minnesota.” Jacobs finished with 107 total yards and a touchdown on 17 touches (13 carries, four receptions).
On Watson, who exited with a knee injury: “There’s some concern there, certainly. We’ll get some more testing done tomorrow and hopefully I’ll have an answer for you tomorrow.” Watson was injured at the end of a run in the first half. He returned to the game for a brief period but exited and didn’t return in the second half.
On Alexander, who practiced fully all week but was inactive for a fifth straight game: “Just didn’t feel like he was quite there yet.” Alexander is attempting to come back from a knee injury suffered in late October. His status for next Sunday in Minnesota is TBD.
On Williams. who didn’t play due to a quad injury suffered in practice this week: “There’s concern. I would think he’s going to be out a period of time. Nothing long term, just one of those deals. It’s unfortunate. I think it happened on the first play of practice (on Saturday). I know he’s bummed because it’s the second time it’s happened to him. But hopefully we’ll get him back in time for the playoffs.” Zayne Anderson started in place of Williams on Monday night and produced an interception. Williams previously missed time after suffering a soft-tissue injury before Week 9.