{
  "id": 8797216,
  "title": "Packers injuries to watch coming out of win over Jets and ahead of Week 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/packers-injuries-to-watch-coming-out-of-win-over-jets-and-ahead-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T23:52:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-injuries-watch-coming-win-235238749.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a grueling win over the New York Jets, the Green Bay Packers return to action with a host of injuries that will undoubtedly affect their performance in Week 3. The team will be without several key players, and those still fit will face a challenging recovery period following the overtime game on the road in Week 2. The injury report for the Packers is expected to be lengthy, given the nature of their performance.\n\nWR Jayden Reed suffered a neck injury on the opening play of the game, necessitating carting off on a backboard. While the early prognosis is positive, Reed's return timeline remains uncertain, and he is unlikely to be available for the impending Thursday Night Football matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.\n\nRT Zach Bako-Bewele suffered a knee injury on the third play of the game, leading to a carting off with a cast on his right leg. The team fears a season-ending injury, and Bako-Bewele may be placed on injured reserve to free up a roster spot. Anthony Belton assumed the right tackle position, and he could potentially become the starter for the remainder of the season.\n\nQB Jordan Love sustained an elbow injury in the second half, resulting in temporary loss of feeling in his throwing hand. Although Love managed to finish the game and deliver some crucial plays, his injury history suggests that he should be fine for Thursday night. Tyrod Taylor stands ready as the backup if Love's injury is more serious or worsens during the week.\n\nLG Aaron Banks exited the game with a toe injury, leaving his status for Thursday night unclear. Given his unfortunate injury record, it appears unlikely that Banks will play. WR Christian Watson took a significant hit to his right hand/wrist in the fourth quarter, but returned to finish the game. While there seems to be no structural damage, Watson is likely to feel the impact of the hit in the coming week.\n\nWR Bo Melton suffered a stinger injury, exiting the game without returning. His absence paved the way for Skyy Moore and rookie J. Michael Sturdivant to step up in receiving duties. LG Donovan Jennings left the game with a hand injury, replaced by rookie Jager Burton. The defensive tackle position is further strained after the departure of Javon Hargrave and Warren Brinson.\n\nThe Packers will release their first injury report of Week 3 on Monday, providing further insight into the extent of these setbacks. As of now, the team is navigating a challenging patch in their season, with multiple players sidelined and others battling to recover from their ailments.",
  "summary": "The Packers are bringing an injured football team back to Green Bay on Sunday, and Matt LaFleur's team played on Thursday night in Week 3.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Packers Week 2: Stats from Green Bay’s victory over the Jets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/packers-week-2-stats-from-green-bays-victory-over-the-jets",
        "published": "2026-09-21T03:12:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}