How this Packers wide receiver looks to keep his momentum going after suspension – Madison.com

But there’s no question that his recovery from his one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team has been accelerated by his production in the Packers’ back-to-back wins over the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans over the past two weeks.

Since Dubbs did not show up for Thursday and Friday practices heading into the team’s Oct. 6 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Dubbs’ hometown of Los Angeles, he has caught 11 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns on 14 targets — something, which quarterback Jordan Love said this week came naturally, not because the squeaky wheel was getting grease (and more passes thrown his way).

“Romeo is a really good player, so any time we get him the ball, it’s a good thing,” Love said as the Packers (5-2) prepared for Sunday’s road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5) at EverBank Stadium . “Obviously it’s not like we’re going to do everything we can to try and get him the ball. Things have come organically on offense and when the ball has come to him, I think he’s made some really big plays.

“It’s definitely nice to get Rome back and any time you get the ball in the hands of one of your best players, good things happen.”

Dubs has yet to say what exactly upset him to the point of not coming to work for days, but offensive coordinator Adam Stanavich confirmed what has been widely reported — that his dissatisfaction with his role and what he perceives to be limited opportunities played a role in his absence.

“Romeo and I have seen (him be productive) throughout camp and I think part of the things that led to his frustration was just not getting those results on the field,” Stanavich said midweek. “(But) just being patient, believing in your ability, believing in the offense, believing in Jordan, just believing in everybody, we know (the opportunity) will come.

“Obviously you saw the last two weeks, his running ability, his strong hands, his playmaking, all those things. He’s a very talented guy and I’m really glad we all put this behind us and can move on. Because as you’ve seen, we’re certainly a much better team with him than without him.”

Against the Texans, Dubs caught eight passes on 10 targets for 94 yards, including receptions of 12 and 6 yards during the Packers’ game-winning drive with a last-minute field goal. A week earlier in his return to the lineup against the Cardinals, he caught three passes for 49 yards and a pair of TDs on four targets.

And while coaches are now looking to get fellow wide receiver Christian Watson more involved, Dubs’ performance allowed the team to overcome the incident more effectively.

“Oh, yes. It’s great for everybody,” coach Matt Lafleur said. “He made some very tough, tough catches (against Houston). And that’s what we expect from him, and it’s no surprise because we see it all the time in practice — the hours that he puts in that nobody sees.”

For his part, Dubs admitted he needs the positive moments he’s had over the past two weeks and that it’s vital he keeps that positive vibe going.

“A lot of people had things to say a few weeks ago without knowing the whole situation,” Dubs said. “I’m just here to be a player, to keep going, to keep winning.

“I’m just a player, I just control what I can. And I know (that) I am not the only person who can enter our room.

The Packers listed defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (ankle), linebacker Quay Walker (concussion) and center Josh Myers (wrist) as questionable and backup cornerback Corey Ballentine (ankle) as questionable for Sunday’s game.

Wyatt, who has missed the last three games with a high ankle sprain suffered Sept. 29 against Minnesota, practiced on a limited basis all three days this week and said Friday he felt “great” after the work he put in.

“I was so anxious to get back, man,” Wyatt said. “I’m just happy to see if I get back there on Sunday. (I was) happy this week just to go out there for practice just to do a few things. I can’t wait to get back on the field.”

LaFleur said Walker, who left last Sunday’s game with a concussion, is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, part of which had him practicing Thursday and Friday.

And Myers, already dealing with a shoulder/neck strain suffered against Arizona, said he expects to play.

“Just a little bit of trouble,” Myers said. “We all go through it.”