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Breaking down Packers' final injury report of NFC Wild Card vs. Bears

Story byZach Kruse, Packers WireThu, January 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM UTC·2 min readThe Green Bay Packers listed right tackle Zach Tom, defensive back Javon Bullard, receiver Dontayvion Wicks, defensive lineman Warren Brinson, linebacker Nick Niemann and quarterback Malik Willis as questionable to play on the final injury report before facing the Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild Card Round?How will the injury situation affect Saturday's playoff showdown?AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere’s an in-depth breakdown of the Packers’ final injury report ahead of the NFC Wild Card Round:QUESTIONABLE (6)RT Zach Tom (knee/back): He practiced on Tuesday and Wednesday, and coach Matt LaFleur sounded optimistic in Tom's availability for Saturday, but he didn't practice Thursday and is now questionable. His game status is TBD. Jordan Morgan is the top backup at right tackle. DB Javon Bullard (knee): He practiced all week after injuring his knee in Sunday's season finale.

Breaking down Packers' final injury report of NFC Wild Card vs. Bears

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Key Highlights

  • The Packers can't afford for Bullard to be out because the options in the slot are limited. WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion): He'll still have a chance to clear concussion protocol before Saturday, but the clock is ticking.
  • Wicks did not get in a full practice this week.
  • The Packers are in good shape at receiver with Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden healthy. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementQB Malik Willis (shoulder/hamstring): The Packers' backup quarterback is still battling through two injuries.
  • With Desmond Ridder on the 53-man roster, the situation behind Jordan Love is less dire, but the preferred path would be Willis active and Ridder available as the emergency third quarterback. DL Warren Brinson (foot): The Packers cannot afford another injury at defensive tackle.
  • If Brinson is out or limited, the Packers would be down to only four healthy bodies at the position entering Saturday. LB Nick Niemann (pectoral): The Packers activated him from injured reserve on Wednesday, so the expectation is he'll play Saturday.
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