The Green Bay Packers received an unfortunate injury update leading up to Week 9, as linebacker Quay Walker and safety Rudy Ford are both in question for their game against the Los Angeles Rams. According to Matt LaFleur, there is uncertainty regarding their availability due to injuries – Rudy Ford with a calf issue and Quay Walker dealing with a groin problem. Quay Walker, who happens to be the team’s top tackler this season with 66 tackles, also contributing five tackles for a loss and an interception, did not practice due to feeling tight. Losing either of these defensive starters would pose a significant challenge for Coach LaFleur and his team in their Week 9 matchup against the Rams.
Walker’s tackle statistics are closely followed by Ford, who has recorded 48 takedowns this season, complemented by four pass breakups and two interceptions. If both of these players are unavailable for Sunday’s game, the Green Bay defense will face challenges defending both the run and the pass since Walker and Ford serve as the team’s most versatile defensive assets.
Should the recent Packers injury report confirm the unavailability of Walker and Ford for the upcoming weekend, it’s probable that veteran linebacker Eric Wilson and safety Dallin Leavitt will step into their roles. Neither of these substitutes has seen extensive action this season, with Quay Walker and Rudy Ford excelling in their respective positions. Wilson has accumulated 79 snaps so far this season, while Leavitt has seen even less action, being on the field for only seven snaps.
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