Coach McCarthy reflects on WR injuries; says if it were the regular season they'd likely not play

ATLANTA — The Green Bay Packers are dealing with four injured wide receivers -- Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams, Geronimo Allison and Jeff Janis. Nelson suffered a rib injury in the Wild Card matchup vs. the Giants at Lambeau Field on January 8th. Adams suffered a sprained ankle during the Packers' Divisional playoff matchup vs. the Dallas Cowboys on January 15th. Allison was also hurt in that game -- suffering a leg injury. Janis is dealing with a quad injury.

Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy addressed the injuries when he met with reporters Thursday, January 19th -- ahead of the NFC Championship Game Sunday, January 22nd in Atlanta.

Coach McCarthy said Nelson would work with the on-field rehab group Thursday, as he did Wednesday. Nelson missed the Cowboys game after suffering that rib injury vs. the Giants.

"Davante's injury happened Sunday. So did Geronimo's. We're gonna give them the whole week. I'm not really concerned today. We're not sure how we're gonna line up or who's gonna line up (Sunday). We'll hopefully have a better gauge if these guys are gonna make it on Saturday," McCarthy said.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Thursday sources indicate Adams and Allison should be ready for Sunday's game vs. the Atlanta Falcons.

Coach McCarthy said Thursday the Packers are "unfortunately" used to dealing with injuries.

He was asked whether Allison would be able to play Sunday without practicing.

"The week will answer that," McCarthy said.

McCarthy said his receivers are still working and mentally getting ready for the big game.

Interestingly, McCarthy mentioned that if this were the regular season, it's likely none of them would play.

"They're dealing with three distinctly different injuries -- Jordy, Davante and Geronimo. In the regular season mindset, I would think none of them would play. Obviously this is a different time and a different point where we are in the season. Everybody understand what's on the line here," McCarthy said.

When asked whether he'd consider bringing in someone else available in the market, McCarthy said he's comfortable with his lineup, and said "if these guys make it, it'll be a bonus."

Below is the Green Bay Packers' injury report:

Kickoff is set for 2:05 p.m. Central Time Sunday in Atlanta.