Packers List Five Questionable, Rule Out Two vs. Steelers | Week 8 Injury Report

Injury Report: Packers vs. Steelers

The Green Bay Packers are preparing to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Week 8 matchup on Sunday night, October 24, 2025, at 02:46 PM. Head coach Matt LaFleur has provided a detailed injury report, listing several players who may or will not be available for the game.

Questionable Players

The Packers have identified five players as questionable for Sunday’s game:

• Devonte Wyatt (defensive lineman): Out with a knee injury. He hasn’t played since injuring his knee in the Packers’ 40-40 tie against the Dallas Cowboys on September 28, but returned to practice this week.
• Christian Watson (wide receiver): Also out due to a knee injury and currently on the physically unable to return list. He must be added to the 53-man roster to play in Sunday’s game.
• Matthew Golden (wide receiver): Questionable with a hip injury but was added to the injury report Friday after missing practice this week due to his condition.
• Warren Brinson (defensive lineman): Questionable with a hamstring issue.

  He did not participate in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but was limited on Friday.

• Brandon McManus (kicker): Questionable after straining his right quadriceps. Second-year veteran Lucas Havrisik has been handling the kicking duties for the past two games.

Ruled Out Players

Two players have been ruled out and will not be participating in Sunday’s game:

• Lukas Van Ness (defensive lineman): Noted as out with a knee injury, he did not participate in practice this week.
• Dontayvion Wicks (wide receiver): Also ruled out after missing practice due to a calf injury.

Green Bay Packers’ Game Status

The Packers have also provided the game status for several other players who will be available:

• Aaron Banks (guard): Limited participation in practice, but full for Sunday’s game.
• Anthony Belton (tackle): Limited to full participation as he manages an ankle injury.
• Nate Hobbss (cornerback): Full participation after being limited this week due to a knee injury.
• Josh Jacobs (running back): Limited in practice but will be available for the game.
• Xavier McKinney (safety): Full participation, having been limited earlier in the week due to ankle and knee issues.
• Brandon McManus (kicker): Limited in practice but is expected to play. He confirmed he did indeed kick during practice.
• Jordan Morgan (tackle/guard): Full participation despite a knee injury.
• Zach Tom (tackle): Limited to full participation due to a back issue.

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Player Status

The Pittsburgh Steelers have also listed several players as questionable for their game against the Packers:

• Scotty Miller (receiver): Out with a finger injury, he will not be available for Sunday’s game.
• Zach Frazier (center): Questionable after limited participation in practice due to a calf issue. He may or may not play based on his recovery.
• Will Howard (quarterback): Questionable with a right hand injury, he is also expected to be added to the 53-man roster if he plays.
• Malik Harrison (linebacker): Questionable due to knee issues but will likely play based on his recovery.

The Steelers have designated players from their injured reserve who are currently within a 21-day practice window and may return:

• T.J. Watt (outside linebacker)
• Calvin Austin III (wide receiver)
• DK Metcalf (wide receiver)
• Cameron Heyward (defensive tackle)

The game is set to be a crucial matchup, with both teams looking to secure an important win. The Packers will rely on key players like Christian Watson and Matthew Golden returning from injury, while the Steelers will hope for full recovery from their designated returnees.