Jordy Nelson is still being hampered by a hamstring injury. He will be a game-time decision when the Packers play the Cardinals on Sunday. (US Presswire)

Coach Mike McCarthy ruled out six players for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, but WR Jordy Nelson was not one of them.

McCarthy said Nelson, who was a game-time decision last week but was held out of the win over the Jaguars because of his hamstring injury, would again test the hamstring before the game to see if he can play.

Nelson, who was hurt in practice last week and hasn’t practiced this week, is listed as questionable, but McCarthy said the fifth-year wideout was moving improving.

“Jordy’s work today went well,” McCarthy said. “They pushed him farther than they have all week. We’ll see how he is in the morning, and we’ll give him the opportunity to take it to the game.”

Nelson has 40 receptions for a team-high 532 yards and five touchdowns.

The news wasn’t as encouraging for others on the Packers’ extensive injury report. Of the 14 players listed, six are out: FB John Kuhn (hamstring), WR Greg Jennings (groin/abdomen), DE Jerel Worthy (concussion), LB Nick Perry (knee), CB Sam Shields (ankle) and DB Charles Woodson (collarbone).

A new name on the injury report, which featured the same dozen or so players all week, was rookie S Jerron McMillian. His back tightened Thursday night and he was limited in practice Friday. He’s listed as questionable.

“"He was at the beginning part of practice, and he’s getting treatment right now," McCarthy said. "I really don’t have a whole lot of information, but I’m hopeful he can go." 

DE Mike Neal, who hurt his ankle against the Jaguars and was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, is probable. McCarthy said he expects the injury-prone Neal to play, which would be a welcome addition to a defensive line that was in danger of having just four healthy players with Worthy out.

“We limited Mike (Friday) just because the plan for Mike was to work him (Thursday), see how he responded. The response was good,” McCarthy said. “So it was just really making sure now that he has the full 48 hours to get ready for the game. I feel good about where Mike is, unless something happens between now and the game.”

Everyone else on the injury list is probable: QB Aaron Rodgerss (calf), WR Donald Driver (neck/thumb), TE Jermichael Finley (shoulder), G T.J. Lang (wrist/elbow) and DT B.J. Raji (ankle). 

"Our players don't blink in this type of situation," McCarthy said. "It's an unfortunate part of the game of football. Some of the greatest careers that have been established throughout the history of the league and a lot of players have been given an opportunity (with someone) getting injured.

"It's just like any challenge that you deal with, the mindset, the approach is important. But ultimately it comes down to the coaches making sure the players are ready and the players going out there and performing." 

After Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, the Packers will have a bye in Week 10.

Crosby still kicking: K Mason Crosby missed his fourth field goal of the season in Sunday’s win over the Jaguars, a 32-yarder that hit an upright. A career 78.7-percent kicker, Crosby is at 69.2 percent through eight games. But apart from the 32-yarder, his other three misses were from beyond 50 yards.

Crosby still smarts from the short miss, although he said it wouldn’t change his preparation or confidence.

"Those short ones, I obviously hate when they happen," Crosby said. "This year, I've got to take the mindset that I had four kicks that have kind of gotten away from me. All the rest, the kickoffs, all the other field goals, I felt really good with. So I've just got to eliminate those four that I've had and move forward.

"I'm disappointed about it, obviously. But I’m not going to redo my whole approach to the game over it."

More Starks: RB James Starks missed two months with a turf toe injury suffered in the preseason opener, and last week he was barely included in the game plan because he’d missed two practices during the week with illness.

But after a full week of practice, Starks could have an expanded role in the offense, McCarthy said. The Packers' run game has struggled since veteran Cedric Benson was hurt in Week 5. In the three games since, the Packers have averaged 77.7 yards per game and starter Alex Green has gained 2.4 yards per carry. 

“(Starks) looks like he’s ready to go so he may have some opportunities," McCarthy said. "As far as the way we rotate James and Alex (Green), that’s something that we’ll finalize here as we get together as a staff. I thought James, the last two weeks, really looked like his old self."

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