The Green Bay Packers will face the Bears in Week 18, and they’ll be without star cornerback Jaire Alexander. Head coach Mike Lafleur announced that the Packers’ veteran cornerback will miss the remainder of the regular season following knee surgery.
Matt LaFleur says Jaire Alexander is most likely done for the season because of his knee injury. He’s having surgery.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) January 1, 2025
With an 11-5 record, Green Bay has clinched a spot in the postseason for the second year. Who they play, however, has yet to be officially determined.
The Packers are the seventh seed in the NFC following the Washington Commanders’ victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17. Although Green Bay and Washington have identical 11-5 records, the Commanders hold the tiebreaker over the Packers because they have a better conference record. If Green Bay loses or Washington wins in Week 18, they will officially be set as the seventh seed.
The Packers are expected to play the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild-Card Round of the NFL Playoffs at Lincoln Financial Field.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles potential wild card opponent to be without All-Pro CB following knee surgery