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GREEN BAY, Wis. \u2013 Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is ready to rumble for the playoffs.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy body coming into this game is the best I\u2019ve felt probably in the last six weeks, so it\u2019s pretty good to be in,\u201d Jacobs said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Jacobs played 50 snaps in Week 10 against the Eagles but injured his knee in Week 11 against the Giants. He hasn\u2019t played 40 snaps in a game since, including 28 at Chicago in Week 16, 13 against Baltimore in Week 17 and was given the week off on Saturday against Minnesota.<\/p>\n

With an unofficial bye, Jacobs isn\u2019t even on the injury report this week.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be fun,\u201d he said. \u201cLike I said, it feels good to be able to just hit the ground running, be able to actually get up to my speeds and make my cuts the way that I normally make them and things like that. Feels good to be able to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jacobs had a killer red-zone fumble in the loss at Chicago, part of a 0-for-5 day in the red zone. The Bears have been vulnerable on the ground, though, ending the regular season ranked 27th with 134.5 rushing yards allowed per game and 29th with 5.00 yards allowed per carry.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey lead the league in turnovers, so that\u2019s something that we definitely know about their team,\u201d Jacobs said. \u201cWe definitely know that they\u2019re going to play 60 minutes and some. A lot of their games, they\u2019ve been down in the fourth quarter and come back and find a way to win.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, for me, protecting the ball, especially in that last game, because I think about that drive. I\u2019m like, man, if we score right there, really the game is really over, so that\u2019s something that I definitely think about. That\u2019s something that one of the coaches brought up to me earlier today, so it\u2019s definitely been on my mind and I\u2019m not going to change how I play the game. I don\u2019t want to go in there overthinking, but I\u2019m going to run hard and we going to see how it play out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Safety Javon Bullard (knee), who was injured in the fourth quarter at Minnesota, was limited participation for the team\u2019s full-pads practice. Right tackle Zach Tom (back\/knee), receiver Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) and quarterback Malik Willis (right shoulder\/hamstring), who were inactive against Minnesota, were limited participation, as well, and are on track to be back in the lineup.<\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely better than I had been. Not great, but better,\u201d Tom said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Packers placed cornerback\/receiver\/special teams ace Bo Melton on injured reserve, activated linebacker\/special-teams ace Nick Niemann from injured reserve and closed the return-to-play window for guard John Williams, meaning the rookie will not play this season.<\/p>\n

\u201cBo, he’s our inspirational guy,\u201d special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia said. \u201cAnd the way he plays, he plays so many different places for us. He became the returner. He’s the off guy. You know, he does so many things.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, disappointing not having him the way he played all year, makes a big play last week on the big punt. So, it’s not good not having him. I feel worse for him than I do for the rest of us, for what he puts into this and the spirit and the energy that he brings to us. So, he’ll be missed for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n

For the Bears, receivers Rome Odunze (foot) and D.J. Moore (knee) were limited participation. Odunze missed the last five games, including both games against Green Bay, but should be back in the lineup for Saturday night. Before the injury, he led the team in receptions, yards and touchdowns.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a dynamic player,\u201d coach Matt LaFleur said before practice. \u201cAnytime you have a bunch of really good players on the field, it just makes it a bigger challenge. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s going to change a bunch of their scheme, if you\u2019re asking how they\u2019re going to attack us, but I do think he\u2019s a guy that you better account for on every play because he\u2019s a really good player.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cornerback Kyler Gordon, who usually mans the slot, had his return-to-play window opened this week and is expected to play.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/x.com\/CourtneyRCronin\/status\/2008977369563005000<\/p>\n

\u201cIt gives us another playmaker,\u201d Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said. \u201cObviously, it’s been unfortunate we haven’t had him much this season but he was a guy that, coming into the season we were really excited about, and I feel like he can help us make some plays and help us win.\u201d<\/p>\n

Packers Wednesday Injury Report<\/h2>\n

Injured reserve: <\/strong>WR\/CB Bo Melton (knee).<\/p>\n

Reverted to injured reserve after return-to-play window closed: <\/strong>G John Williams (back).<\/p>\n

Did not participate: <\/strong>None.<\/p>\n

Limited: <\/strong>DT Warren Brinson (foot), S Javon Bullard (knee), LB Nick Niemann (pectoral), RT Zach Tom (back\/knee), WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion), QB Malik Willis (right shoulder\/hamstring).<\/p>\n

Full: <\/strong>LB Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder), WR Matthew Golden (Achilles), DE Lukas Van Ness (foot).<\/p>\n

Bears Wednesday Injury Report<\/h2>\n

DNP: <\/strong>DT Grady Jarrett (rest), DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concussion), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion), DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion).<\/p>\n

Limited: <\/strong>CB Kyler Gordon (groin), CB Jaylon Jones (ankle), WR D.J. Moore (knee), WR Rome Odunze (foot), OT Ozzy Trapilo (quad).<\/p>\n

Full: <\/strong>OT Braxton Jones (knee), DB Nick McCloud (illness), WR Jahdae Walker (illness).<\/p>\n

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