Matt LaFleur provides updates on injuries to Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson, Jaire Alexander and Evan Williams following win over Saints

Matt LaFleur provides updates on injuries to Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson, Jaire Alexander and Evan Williams following win over Saints

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur provided an update on the injuries to running back Josh Jacobs, receiver Christian Watson, cornerback Jaire Alexander and safety Evan Williams following Monday night’s 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field.

The news was good for Jacobs, but worrisome for Watson and Williams.

On Jacobs, who was hardly used in the second half: “He wanted to get back in, but there was no reason for it. Actually, I told him at halftime that we’re going to give you another series in the second half, but I want to get you out. Since I only have a short week, I want to get him ready for Minnesota.” Jacobs finished the game with 107 total yards and one touchdown on 17 touches (13 carries, four receptions).

On Watson leaving with a knee injury: “There are definitely some concerns. We’ll do more testing tomorrow and hopefully I’ll have an answer for you tomorrow.” Watson was injured at the end of a run in the first half. He returned to the game for a short time, but was eliminated and did not return for the second half.

On Alexander, who trained intensively all week but was inactive for the fifth game in a row: “I just didn’t feel like he was quite there yet.” Alexander is trying to bounce back from a knee injury suffered at the end of October legs to come. His status for next Sunday in Minnesota is still pending.

On Williams. who did not play due to a quad injury he sustained in training this week: “There are concerns. I think he’ll be out for a while. Nothing long-term, just one of those deals. It’s unfortunate. I think it happened in the first training game (on Saturday). I know he’s depressed because it’s the second time this has happened to him. But hopefully we can get him back in time for the playoffs.” Zayne Anderson started in place of Williams on Monday night and threw an interception. Williams previously missed time after suffering a soft tissue injury prior to Week 9.

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