Packers.Wright has played in just three games this season due to a knee injury that continues to be bothersome. He had surgery after the team’s third preseason game in August and missed the first six weeks of the season while recovering. He was forced out of last Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams because of the injury.Barkevious Mingo replaced Wright for Seattle against the Rams. Austin Calitro and Shaquem Griffin have also played the position in relief of Wright this season.Cornerback Neiko Thorpe (groin) Youth Aaron Rodgers Jersey , safety Delano Hill (quadriceps) and defensive end Dion Jordan (knee) are also inactive. All three had been listed as questionable to play. Running back C.J. Prosise, guard Ethan Pocic and defensive tackle Poona Ford are healthy scratches for Seattle.The Green Bay Packers knew they would be without four players when they left Wisconsin on Tuesday. Cornerback Kevin King and wide receiver Randall Cobb are out with hamstring injuries. Safety Kentrell Brice has an ankle injury and linebacker Nick Perry is out with a knee issue. None of the four players made the trip from Green Bay.Guard Lucas Patrick is also out due to a concussion. Quarterback Tim Boyle and offensive lineman Alex Light are the two healthy scratches for Green Bay. Cornerback Bashaud Breeland (groin) and linebacker Blake Martinez (ankle) are both active after being listed as questionable to play.Trevor Davis is also active after being promoted to the active roster this week.NFC North Roundup: Preseason provides first glimpse of new skill position players A 31-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans ushered in a new season for the Green Bay Packers on Thursday evening in week one of preseason action around the NFC North. As the Packers’ new cast of offensive playmakers put together an impressive yet inconsistent first performance on the field, the same could be said elsewhere around the division.Kirk Cousins’ debut in a purple-and-gold uniform was one highlight in week one, while the Detroit Lions received an optimistic lift from a couple of their running backs. Meanwhile, Chicago is still waiting for a wide receiver to emerge from its group of previous draft selections.Here is the weekly buzz.Detroit Lions (0-1)Lost at Oakland, 16-10; Next vs. New York Giants3 Detroit Lions who looked impressive in the preseason loss to the Oakland RaidersRunning back has been an ultra-consistent topic of discussion all offseason and two backs stood out immediately in week one.Preseason opener great learning experience for Lions’ rookie OL Ragnow, CrosbyFor two inconsistent rookie offensive linemen Color Rush Muhammad Wilkerson Jersey , live preseason action was an important first step in the maturation process. One fared a bit better than the other.O’HARA: What we learned from Lions-RaidersUndrafted rookies battling for a roster spot. A new head coach’s first game in command. A boost from one member of the defensive line. Mike O’Hara details all of those storylines here.Chicago Bears (0-2)Lost at Cincinnati, 30-27; Next at DenverStock up, stock down: Bears-BengalsA second-year tight end showed long-awaited improvement against Cincinnati, while a rookie receiver turned in a rocky, learning curve performance.Chicago Bears Rumors: Is Roquan Smith situation turning personal?The elephant in the room is addressed here, as increased frustration mounts toward the still-unsigned first round pick. Patrick Sheldon provides his take on what may be holding up negotiations.5 observations from re-watching the Bears-Bengals exhibition gameA former first-rounder failed to impress on offense, while another previous top pick might have some new pass-rushing tricks up his sleeve to contain Aaron Rodgers during the regular season.Minnesota Vikings (1-0)Won at Denver Youth Kevin King Jersey , 42-28; Next vs. JacksonvilleKirk Cousins goes 4-for-4 with TD in preseason debut with VikingsThe Vikings’ $84 million man had a short but productive evening before giving way to former Bronco Trevor Siemian.5 Takeaways from the Vikings Win Over DenverCousins was not the only standout from the first week of preseason action. With the loss of Jerick McKinnon in free agency, a three-headed monster is battling for the RB3 job in Minnesota.The Vikings’ kicker “competition” is probably already overAfter four converted extra points and two made field goals, including a 57-yarder, it appears Daniel Carlson has the Vikes’ kicking job all but sewn up.