This may be a move intended largely to keep Whittacker from being totally beat down and embarrassed by the bares DL this week, damaging his confidence. Also, Whittacker has played almost every offensive snap for 14-15 games already this season. This is several more games than he has ever played in one season in his life and he is probably wearing down. Not unusual for rookies that have started all season to "hit the wall" about this time. I am also concerned about the same thing happening to Collins. Unfortunately, the Packers don't have anyone on the roster that can really step in for him.