NFL: Packers face slew of injuries

Next week’s showdown with Dallas isn’t the only concern for the Green Bay Packers.

They’re reeling from injuries suffered in the 37-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.

Receiver Donald Driver, defensive backs Charles Woodson and Aaron Rouse, right tackle Mark Tauscher and defensive linemen Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, Ryan Pickett and Colin Cole were among the players hurt in the game.

Cole broke his forearm and will be out for at least one game, but coach Mike McCarthy said the status of the other players for Thursday night at Dallas won’t be known until early next week.

Woodson sustained an injury to his right big toe and Driver finished the game on a slightly sprained ankle.

“We plan on winning the football game. We’ll do everything in our power from our preparation to win this football game, but we’re going to be smart with the football team because there’s a lot of football left to be played,” McCarthy said.

Around the league

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (sprained knee) and wide receiver Santonio Holmes (sprained ankle) won’t play Monday against Miami after missing practice for a third consecutive day. Both could miss multiple games. … Broncos running back Travis Henry will miss his third straight game Sunday at Chicago with a left knee injury. … Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is doubtful to start against New England after missing his third straight practice because of a sprained ankle and injured thumb. … Bills rookie running back Marshawn Lynch will miss his second consecutive game because of a badly sprained left ankle when Buffalo plays at Jacksonville on Sunday. … Dolphins defensive end Matt Roth (groin) and running back Jesse Chatman (ankle), a former EWU Eagle, were listed as day to day for Monday night’s game against Pittsburgh, while linebacker Zach Thomas will miss his fourth straight game after suffering a concussion in September and suffering whiplash in a car accident in October.