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Green Bay Packers starting cornerback Keisean Nixon ran into a teammate on the sideline after a reception by Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and suffered a stinger near the end of the first quarter of the Packers-Vikings game at Lambeau Field.
Running back Josh Jacobs (knee) was listed as a limited participant after sitting out of Sunday’s win. Wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder), linebacker Quay Walker (neck), and cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee) drew the same listing after joining Jacobs on the bench against Minnesota.
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The Green Bay Packers will have their top cornerback against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Despite suffering a neck injury on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, Keisean Nixon is officially active and will play on Thanksgiving versus the Detroit Lions.
The Green Bay Packers listed defensive end Lukas Van Ness, defensive tackle Karl Brooks and receiver/returner Savion Williams as out for Thurs
Nixon (neck) is active for Thursday's Week 13 matchup against Detroit, Mike Spofford of the Packers ' official site reports.
Running back Josh Jacobs did not play for the Packers in Week 12, but it looks like he's in play for Thursday's matchup with the Lions.
Cornerback Keisean Nixon was knocked out cold after running into his teammate, who lowered a shoulder into him.
Nixon suffered a neck injury in the Week 12 win over the Vikings but managed to return in a limited capacity for Tuesday's walkthrough. If the 28-year-old is unable to suit up Thursday, Kamal Hadden and Nate Hobbs (knee) could see increased playing time.