Despite less-than-stellar injury news in Week 7, the Green Bay Packers were able to pull off a 24-10 win against the Washington Football Team, despite being outgained in terms of offensive yardage. One reason for their conservative inactives list could have been their upcoming matchup against the undefeated Arizona Cardinals, who they are set to play on Thursday Night Football.
After the game, head coach Matt LaFleur said the outside linebacker Preston Smith (oblique) was “selfless” not to play against Washington. Smith, who played for Washington prior to his time with the Packers, clearly wanted to play based on how LaFleur was speaking on the situation.