Notebook: Blackmon, Raji Game-Day Decisions

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Cornerback/returner Will Blackmon and nose tackle B.J. Raji both practiced on a limited basis on Friday and whether or not they will play Sunday night likely won't be decided until a few hours before kickoff.

Both are officially listed as questionable (50 percent chance of playing) on the team's injury report.

Blackmon, the team's top punt and kick returner, practiced on Friday for the first time since taking a knee to the thigh in the second preseason game vs. Buffalo on Aug. 22. The bruised quadriceps has been slow to heal, but Blackmon did field a couple of balls on returns Friday after doing an extensive running and cutting workout in the Don Hutson Center on Thursday.

"One thing I'm able to do is I'm still able to catch the ball, even though I haven't caught it in a while," he said. "I exploded a couple times and I felt pretty good."

If Blackmon can't play, receiver Jordy Nelson and cornerback Tramon Williams would be the top options on the re..

Source: Packers.com
 

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