Green Bay Packers News: Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews listed as questionable vs. Texans

Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews are both listed as questionable ahead of the Green Bay Packers’ Week 13 matchup with the Houston Texans.

It’s the weekend at long last. That means you could be preparing for your fantasy playoffs, or your final push to make the postseason. We can help. Here’s some start, sit advice for the Packers entering Week 13, as well as their outlook for the fantasy playoffs.

Back to real football, and it’s another must-win situation for the Packers this week. Too many players have underperformed this season. It’s time for some of the young players to step up, particularly in the secondary. Damarious Randall makes the list of five players who need to step up against the Texans.

Let’s dive into the report.

Injury report: Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews questionable

Don’t panic that Rodgers is listed as questionable. He’s playing. It would be a huge shock if he didn’t. Expect Clay to suit up too. Linebackers Blake Martinez and Jake Ryan could return, both are also questionable.

T.J. Lang and JC Tretter are doubtful. Kyler Fackrell and Demetri Goodson are out.

More for Ty Montgomery, Christine Michael? Packers want them involved — Rob Demovsky of ESPN

James Starks has hardly dominated on the ground when given opportunities, and we could see more of Ty Montgomery and Christine Michael in the backfield. Michael took just one carry last week, running for eight yards. Montgomery looked good when used as a running back earlier in the year.

Rookies fade to background in playoff push — Michael Cohen of Packersnews.com

This is an interesting read from Michael Cohen. The Packers rely heavily on their draft-and-develop philosophy, although the playing time on a number of rookies has dropped in recent weeks.

T.O.P. Is The Key — Tyler Bohms of Cheesehead TV

When your defense plays like the Packers’ has in recent weeks, it’s important to keep them off the field for as long as possible. Green Bay did just that on Monday night, dominating time of possession in a convincing victory at Philadelphia. Dallas has been doing it all year long. It’s a successful formula.