Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said an illness was going around the building as his team began preparations for Sunday’s playoff showdown with the Seattle Seahawks.
Rookie starter Elgton Jenkins missed practice Monday while recovering from the illness, and others missed time during the off week last week.
“We’ve had a little bit of sickness going around, so that certainly didn’t help things. Hopefully, we’re healthy and ready to go this Sunday,” LaFleur said Monday.
The Packers will host the Seahawks, who beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the wildcard round, on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Illnesses could affect practice time and prep for players and coaches this week. Left tackle David Bakhtiari is still getting over the bug.
“It’s been going around here,” LaFleur said. “Just trying to remind the guys to practice good hygiene so they don’t get sick. We need everyone at their best this weekend in order to advance.”
Receiver Allen Lazard, fullback Danny Vitale and tight end Robert Tonyan also missed practice, although Lazard and Vitale are coming back from previous injuries. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga remains in concussion protocol but practiced Monday.
The Packers will release the first injury report of the week on Wednesday.
