Green Bay activates Lecitus Smith from the practice squad for Sunday Night against Dallas as Week 4 injuries thin the offensive line. With Zach Tom, Anthony Belton, and likely Aaron Banks out or doubtful, the Packers may run with seven healthy blockers and lean on Smith as an eighth lineman. The projected starting five is Rasheed Walker, Jordan Morgan, Elgton Jenkins, Sean Rhyan, Darian Kinnard, while Donovan Jennings, Brant Banks, and Smith provide depth. This upgrade also strains the field-goal protection unit, possibly shaping both fantasy output and in-game strategy.

Week 4 injury stress hits the Green Bay offensive line as Anthony Belton joins Zach Tom on the sideline, leaving the Packers with a patched depth chart for a Dallas clash. Belton’s ankle injury removes a trusted RT option after three games, while Tom’s oblique issue and Aaron Banks’ groin doubt compound the problem. If Belton, Tom, and Banks are unavailable, Green Bay will pivot to Rasheed Walker at left tackle, Jordan Morgan at left guard, Elgton Jenkins at center, Sean Rhyan at right guard, and Darian Kinnard at right tackle, with Morgan having flashed at RT earlier. LaFleur reiterated, “Next man up,” signaling a shuffle-heavy plan against a Cowboys front that can pressure. The Packers expanded their practice squad with Brant Banks and Lecitus Smith to bolster depth, while John Williams and Jacob Monk open the season on PUP and Travis Glover is IR.

Travis Glover's injury has sparked significant competition for the Green Bay Packers' 53-man roster, particularly among offensive linemen. Coach Matt LaFleur expressed disappointment over losing Glover, who was seen as a promising sixth-round pick ready to make an impact in his second season.

With Glover now on injured reserve, the Packers have eight offensive linemen nearly secured for the roster, including Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins. This sets the stage for players like Kadeem Telfort, who has experience but faced challenges last season, to vie for the coveted ninth spot. Telfort's versatility might be key in his bid for a roster position in the upcoming season.

The Green Bay Packers faced a disheartening 22-10 defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round, marked by a series of costly errors and injuries. The game started poorly for the Packers when Keisean Nixon fumbled the opening kickoff, paving the way for the Eagles to score a quick touchdown. This blunder set a negative tone for the Packers, who also suffered injuries to key players, including two of their top three receivers and several offensive linemen.

Coach Matt LaFleur lamented the early mistake, highlighting how it undermined their chances against a formidable opponent. As the game progressed, Green Bay's injuries mounted, with Elgton Jenkins and Devonte Wyatt leaving the field, leading to penalties from inexperienced replacements. Despite the setbacks, LaFleur emphasized the need for a 'next-man-up' mentality but acknowledged that the team's performance fell short of expectations.

The Houston Texans face a challenging matchup against the Green Bay Packers, particularly with several key players sidelined for the Texans. Notably, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair and rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter are among the inactives, which could significantly impact the Texans' defensive strategy.

On the Packers' side, former first-round pick Devonte Wyatt will also miss the game due to an ankle injury. Despite these setbacks, the game will kick off at 12 noon CT on CBS and Paramount+.