GREEN BAY, Wis. _ Green Bay will keep the Cowboys guessing on the status of wide receiver Jordy Nelson for an NFC divisional-round playoff game Sunday.
Nelson, the Packers' top receiver, suffered "multiple broken ribs" during the wild-card win against the New York Giants on Sunday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He spent the night in a local hospital then was released in the morning and reported to the Packers' facility to receive treatment.
Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Nelson will be in the "rehab group" through Friday. He must be able to practice on Saturday to play against the Cowboys, McCarthy said. The Packers follow a different game-week schedule in that they do not go on the field on a Friday and have a regular practice on a Saturday.
"If he can practice, then he may have a chance," McCarthy said.
Nelson has reestablished himself as a top receiver after missing last season because of a torn ligament in the right knee. In the current seven-game winning streak, Nelson has caught 45 of 59 passes from quarterback Aaron Rodgers for 607 yards and five touchdowns.
McCarthy said he expects running back Ty Montgomery (leg) and linebacker Blake Martinez (knee) to practice Wednesday, when the Packers return to the field.
