Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was downgraded to a limited participant at Thursday's practice, and coach Matt LaFleur didn't sound optimistic about Alexander's potential of returning to the field this week against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings held their first real practice of the week on Thursday. Here is the latest on Jaire Alexander, Javon Bullard, Christian Watson and more.

The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers issued their second injury reports of the week in advance of Sunday afternoon’s matchup. Here they are: For the Vikings, things are shaping up where only Fabian Moreau will be out on Sunday for the Packers’ game.

The NFC North is off the table. Only the Detroit Lions (13-2) and Minnesota Vikings (13-2) can win the division, so that rules out finishing in the No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4 seeds. The Packers are going to be a wildcard team in the NFC.

Exploring the Green Bay Packers' NFC playoff odds and key clashes with leading NFC North foes. Dubbs and Donnie discuss their outlook entering the postseason.

Packers Are Stronger By Playing in NFC North