Body pains

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GREEN BAY – Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (toe) was back at practice Friday, his first on-field work since practicing in a limited capacity on Dec. 10.

Meanwhile, Green Bay has ruled out cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder), and tackles David Bakhtiari (knee) and Billy Turner (knee) for Sunday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (back) is questionable after returning to practice on Friday.

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In addition to Rodgers, running back Aaron Jones (knee) and tight end Dominique Dafney (ankle) didn't receive a game status and are expected to be available.

The Vikings will be without starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. Backup Sean Mannion was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday and will start.

Minnesota listed cornerback Cameron Dantzler (calf) as doubtful. Defensive tackle Michael Pierce was added to the injury report Friday with an illness and is questionable.

Tight end Tyler Conklin (hamstring) and linebacker Chazz Surratt (illness) are also questionable.

Four Vikings players did not release a game status and are expected to be available: safety Harrison Smith (foot/shoulder), fullback C.J. Ham (hamstring), and running backs Dalvin Cook (illness) Kene Nwangwu (hamstring).

https://www.packers.com/news/packers-vikings-injury-report-dec-31-2021

I've never seen players referred to by their aching body parts.

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1. You probably don't bet much on football.

The injury reports are a gamblers Bible. Who is playing, who is playing hurt and who is out all matter.

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2. No, I don't.

Its amazing how many players are hurt at any given time though. And some of those injuries take a long time to recover from. David Bakhtieri has been out with an ACL injury for over a year.

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3. I don't either, but worked at a bar in my younger days

With the proverbial bartender/bookie. People were always in talking about the games. I love to watch football but soon realized that people were always dropping off money to Milo. You play long enough, the house always wins.