## Week 16 Monday Inactives: New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers
**Green Bay, Wis. -** The New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers will face off on Monday Night Football in a crucial Week 16 matchup with both teams fighting for playoff positioning. Ahead of the highly anticipated clash, let’s take a look at the official inactive lists for both sides.
### New Orleans Saints Inactives
* QB Ian Book
* RB Dwayne Washington
* WR Tre’Quan Smith (concussion)
* WR Marquez Callaway (foot)
* TE Juwan Johnson (ankle)
* DL Cameron Jordan (COVID-19)
* LB Kwon Alexander (elbow)
The Saints will be without several key contributors on both sides of the ball. Cameron Jordan’s absence is a significant blow to the defense, as the veteran pass rusher has 5.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss this season. Dwayne Washington and Juwan Johnson have also been key contributors on offense, and their absences will test the depth of the Saints’ roster.
### Green Bay Packers Inactives
* QB Jordan Love
* RB Aaron Jones (ankle)
* WR Christian Watson (hip)
* TE Marcedes Lewis (groin)
* G Royce Newman (knee)
* T David Bakhtiari (knee)
* DL Devonte Wyatt (calf)
The Packers will also be missing some key players, particularly on offense. Aaron Jones is the team’s leading rusher with 1,121 yards and 12 touchdowns, while Christian Watson has emerged as a dynamic playmaker with 45 catches for 804 yards and seven touchdowns. The absence of these two playmakers will put a significant burden on the shoulders of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
### Impact on the Game
The injuries to both teams will undoubtedly impact the outcome of Monday Night Football. The Saints will need to find ways to compensate for the loss of Jordan and generate pressure on Rodgers. The Packers, meanwhile, will have to lean heavily on Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs in the passing game.
The game is expected to be a close one, with both teams desperate for a win. The health of the key players who will be inactive will play a major role in determining the outcome.
### Outlook
The New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers are both in the thick of the playoff race. The Saints currently hold a 5-9 record and are in contention for a Wild Card spot. The Packers are 6-8 and have a slim chance of winning the NFC North.
A win on Monday Night Football would be a major boost for either team’s playoff hopes. However, the injuries to both teams will make the task even more difficult.