Packers Prepare for Week 9 Visit to New England

Green Bay is 5–3 heading into its Nov. 8 matchup with the Patriots. Nixon’s Thursday downgrade from limited to DNP makes his availability a key question; Valentine with safety help is one possible contingency if Nixon cannot play. Rhyan, Franklin and Glover also missed practice, Parsons remained limited, and Maye practiced fully. Love leads the league with 2,246 passing yards, but Green Bay’s poor rushing output and Carolina’s six-sack performance remain concerns.