Packers HC Matt LaFleur told reporters that RB Josh Jacobs “potentially” could be available to play Sunday vs. the Vikings despite his knee contusion, but Green Bay has no plans to place its star running back on injured reserve.

At 6-3-1 and sandwiched between the first-place Bears (7-3) and third-place Lions (6-4) in the division, the Packers are entering the most pivotal stretch of their season, with five of their seven remaining games against NFC North opponents.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs has a knee contusion, and the door is still open to him playing Sunday against the Vikings.