What It Means:

"Absolutely there's hope for that," LaFleur said about Valdes-Scantling possible return from a four-game absence. "We'll see. I know he's out there running today, and we'll see how he feels tomorrow. I know he's working hard. He wants to be out there. Certainly, we miss the element he brings." The Packers have placed Davante Adams and Allen Lazard on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Thursday's game, possibly leaving Aaron Rodgers with Randall Cobb, Equanimeous St. Brown, and Amari Rodgers in three-wide sets. Robert Tonyan will likely be more involved than usual if that's the case, while Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon could also run more routes.

During a two-game absence for Adams in 2020, MVS led the Packers with a 20.0% target share and Tonyan was second at 18.3%. In the first three games this season, Valdes-Scantling registered a 15.9% target share (5.3 per game). The Cardinals are allowing the second-fewest Adjusted Passing Net Expected Points per play this season.