MarShawn Lloyd cleared for Packers as Josh Jacobs has finger surgery
MarShawn Lloyd was off the Packers' injury report ahead of the Vikings game after a knee problem, with Josh Jacobs out following surgery on a fractured finger.
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Quick answer
MarShawn Lloyd was not on the Green Bay Packers' injury report on Wednesday, putting him in line to return against the Minnesota Vikings after missing Week 9 with a knee issue. Starter Josh Jacobs had surgery on a fractured right ring finger and is expected back in the next few weeks.
Key facts
- Lloyd (knee) was not listed on the Packers' Wednesday injury report after missing Week 9 against New England.
- Josh Jacobs had surgery on a fractured right ring finger and "should be back in the next few weeks", per Tom Pelissero.
- Lloyd has 57 carries for 149 yards and two rushing touchdowns this season.
- He also has 13 catches for 79 yards and a receiving touchdown.
- The Vikings rank 18th in rushing yards allowed, at 118.9 per game.
Is MarShawn Lloyd playing against the Vikings?
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd was left off the team's injury report on Wednesday, a sign he was ready to return from a knee problem for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He missed the Week 9 game against New England.
The Week 10 game was scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on 15 November. Lloyd's actual workload and the result were not in the reports available to Livefeed.
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What happened to Josh Jacobs?
Lloyd's return matters more because Josh Jacobs is out for a spell. Jacobs had surgery on Friday to repair a fractured right ring finger, and Tom Pelissero of Netflix reported he "should be back in the next few weeks". Before the operation, The Athletic's Matt Schneidman reported the Packers would have a clearer recovery timeline once it was done.
With Jacobs sidelined, Lloyd was expected to join Kaleb Johnson and Pierre Strong in the backfield mix. No source sets out how the carries would be split.
Lloyd's numbers so far
Lloyd has run 57 times for 149 yards this season, about 18.6 rushing yards per game, and has scored twice on the ground. He has added 13 catches for 79 yards and a receiving touchdown.
Minnesota offered a middling test. The Vikings were ranked 18th in rushing yards allowed, giving up 118.9 per game.
Other Packers injury news
A player listed as Parsons, with knee and illness issues, was ruled out of the Vikings game, according to Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. Players listed as Brooks and Moore, both with ankle problems, were active, the club's Mike Spofford reported. A player listed as Williams, who has a groin issue, had no designation for the game.
Frequently asked questions
Why did MarShawn Lloyd miss Week 9?
He was dealing with a knee issue and sat out the game against New England.
When will Josh Jacobs return?
Jacobs had surgery on a fractured right ring finger and should be back in the next few weeks, Tom Pelissero reported.
What are MarShawn Lloyd's stats this season?
He has 57 carries for 149 yards and two rushing touchdowns, plus 13 catches for 79 yards and one receiving touchdown.
