Sun Dec 28 03:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Packers Hit Hard by Illness Bug Ahead of Crucial Ravens Matchup
GREEN BAY, WI – The Green Bay Packers are facing a double whammy ahead of their critical Week 17 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night. Not only is starting quarterback Jordan Love officially sidelined due to concussion protocol, but a contagious illness is sweeping through the team’s locker room, jeopardizing the availability of several key players.
Quarterback Malik Willis, already slated to start in Love’s absence, is also battling the bug. The illness has forced the team to downgrade Love and add guard Aaron Banks and receiver Savion Williams to the injury report, listing them as questionable.
In total, six players are now listed as questionable due to illness: Banks, Williams, Willis, receiver Christian Watson, center Sean Rhyan, and cornerback/receiver Bo Melton. The team has reported that several players have missed practice time this week due to the illness, including Watson, Rhyan, and Melton.
The Packers’ inactive list, to be released 90 minutes before kickoff, will be crucial in determining the final impact of the outbreak. This illness adds another layer of complexity to a team already grappling with a key player absence.
The Packers, having already secured a playoff berth, are vying for the NFC North title, making a win against the Ravens essential. However, with so many players questionable, coach Matt LaFleur faces a significant challenge in preparing his team for this important contest. The illness also seems to have been a consistent issue for the team as they have already had to deal with players being listed due to illness in Week 15 and 16.
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