The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings will announce their inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday afternoon, or roughly 1:55 p.m. CT. This post will update as more information on player availability is known and official gameday inactives for Week 1 are announced.
While the Vikings are healthy entering the season opener, Matt LaFleur's team has a few question marks on the injury front, particularly along the offensive line. Right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele and left guard Aaron Banks are both questionable.
Football is a game of attrition, even in Week 1. Here is who's in and who's out for the Packers and Vikings to open the season:
Who is out for the Packers?
Running back Josh Jacobs is on the Commissioner's Exempt List and will not play. The Packers also ruled
out defensive tackle Warren Brinson due to a calf injury on the final injury report, so he will be one of the six inactives. Linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper is listed as questionable to play, and the Packers activated veteran Kristian Welch from the practice squad on Saturday, suggesting Hopper might not go because of an Achilles injury. Also, edge rusher Micah Parsons and tight end Luke Musgrave are on the PUP list and won't play during the first four weeks.
Who is questionable for the Packers?
In addition to Ty'Ron Hopper, offensive linemen Zach Bako-Bewele and Aaron Banks are both questionable to play. Bako-Bewele sounded confident in his chances to go, while Banks practiced all three days this week. It's possible Banks will be a game-time decision. Watch for reports of the starting offensive line during warmups.
Will Harrison Smith play for the Vikings?
Veteran safety Harrison Smith recently unretired and returned to the Vikings for a 15th season. Smith has no status designation on the final injury report, and coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Smith is expected to be active on Sunday. Will he be a full-time player in the season opener?
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers vs. Vikings: Who's in, who's out for Week 1?
