LaFleur Dismisses Halloween Ahead Panthers Game, Injuries Loom

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur shrugged off Halloween during his Friday press conference, saying "I don't give a s--- if it's Halloween... We're trying to win a game," as the team finishes preparations for Sunday's Week 9 home game against the Carolina Panthers. Green Bay is 5-1-1 and atop the NFC North, a stretch LaFleur credited to the team's focus and recent play. While LaFleur won't be celebrating, some players are — defensive end Colby Wooden appeared at a haunted house and quarterback Jordan Love said he will hand out candy at his house. LaFleur also provided injury updates: standout linebacker Quay Walker missed Thursday practice and his participation Friday will determine his game status, and Lukas Van Ness, Dontayvion Wicks and Nick Niemann did not practice and could be sidelined. Reporters noted LaFleur's single-minded preparation as the Packers head into the matchup.