Packers OT Clifton did not play Sunday against Browns

The Green Bay Packers starting left tackle Chad Clifton must regret for not being able to play Sunday’s 31-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns. But what could he do? He was just listed as inactive with a damn injured ankle.

Clifton had already missed two games earlier this season because of the injury. And for Sunday’s game, he was replaced by rookie T.J. Lang, who tried to protect quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who had been sacked an NFL-high 25 times this season before Sunday, and did not do a bad job.

Players missing game on Sunday also included tight ends Steve Heiden and Robert Royal. Heiden injured his knee and Royal had injuries both on hamstring and finger. It was Greg Estandia who replaced Royal and started on Sunday.