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Green Bay Packers WR Listed Out Against MN Vikings

Both the Green Packers and Minnesota Vikings have already secured their playoff berths, but the battle for seeding is far from over.

A general overall interior view of U.S. Bank Stadium as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22.
A general overall interior view of U.S. Bank Stadium as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

MINNEAPOLIS — Green Bay Packers rookie safety Javon Bullard will return to action in Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings after missing the last two games due to an ankle injury.

However, Packers wide receiver Christian Watson, who was listed as questionable with a knee injury, has been ruled out.

Here’s the full list of inactive for both teams:

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Green Bay Packers

  • LB Quay Walker (#7)
  • WR Christian Watson (#9)
  • CB Jaire Alexander (#23)
  • S Evan Williams (#33)
  • S Omar Brown (#40)
  • T Andre Dillard (#73)

Minnesota Vikings

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  • QB Brett Rypien (#19)
  • CB Fabian Moreau (#23)
  • DL Levi Drake Rodriguez (#50)
  • C Dan Feeney (#69)
  • T Walter Rouse (#78)

Both the Packers and Vikings have already secured their playoff berths, but the battle for seeding is far from over. For Minnesota, the No. 1 seed in the NFC is still within reach — but it all hinges on beating the Packers this week and taking down the Detroit Lions on the road next week.

Meanwhile, the Packers can secure second place in the NFC North and a No. 5 playoff seed with a victory over the Vikings on Sunday.

The game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers kicks off at 3:25 p.m. on FOX.

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