Update (Tuesday, 6:31 PM ET): Packers LB Zaire Franklin (shin) will miss Thursday's game against the Panthers, coach Matt LaFleur said. Hopper and McDuffie will again handle linebacker duties, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.
Update (Monday, 9:30 AM ET): Packers LB Zaire Franklin suffered a hairline fracture in his leg, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Green Bay did not place him on injured reserve and believes he can return while missing minimal games.
Update (Friday, 12:16 PM ET): Coach Matt LaFleur said of Franklin's injury, "I don't think it's going to be anything too long term," according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.
Packers LB and defensive captain Zaire Franklin won't play Sunday against the Lions after taking a knee to the shin in a practice collision, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, citing coach Matt LaFleur. It is not an IR situation, Demovsky reported.
Our Take: The Packers' defense missed its captain on Sunday, as the Lions outgained Green Bay 415-324 and averaged 6.3 yards per play in a 20-17 win. Avoiding injured reserve is a relief, though Franklin's status for Thursday's game against the Panthers is unclear.