The Green Bay Packers are well aware of the stakes on Sunday night. If they win, they will have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs this season. If you lose, you might as well start planning your 2024 draft boards. Both Minnesota and Green Bay have had to deal with a lot this season.
Injuries were a major factor in the Packers’ decision to bring in a lightning-quick wide receiver to replace Jordan Love.
The Green Bay Packers add a lightning-quick wide receiver to their 53-man roster before of their game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Green Bay Packers promoted practice squad receiver Bo Melton to the active roster in Week 17. Melton will be available for the Packers’ Sunday night game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, according to Matt LaFleur.
Christian Watson (hamstring) will not participate, as expected, while Dontayvion Wicks (chest/ankle iffy) did not practice all week. Melton has earned greater playing time after collecting five receptions and producing four first downs in the last two games. Melton delivered multiple big conversions against the Carolina Panthers last week, setting a career best in receptions.
He is the fifth Packers player to be promoted from the practice squad three times this season.
Fans react to Melton’s activation for the team’s game against Minnesota.
Last week, receivers coach Jason Vrable lauded Melton’s growth in the 2023 season:
“He’s done a tremendous job on special teams in practice, and he’s doing a great job on scout team, and every time I give him a rep, speaking of Bo, he would go out there and make a play at practice with Jordan.”
Fans were likewise thrilled to see Melton given another shot:
