CHRISTIAN WATSON NEWS

Held out of Tuesday's session The Packers listed Watson (chest/shoulder) as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Watson avoided a major injury after he was briefly hospitalized following a hard fall to the turf during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos, but his availability for this Saturday's game in Chicago still appears to be very much up in the air. His absence from Tuesday's walk-through session doesn't come as a major surprise, though he'll still likely need to get in some on-field work by Thursday in order to put himself on a path to play this weekend. If the Packers end up listing Watson as questionable for the game following Thursday's practice, head coach Matt LaFleur said that a decision on the wideout's status could be taken "up to game time," per Zach Kruse of USA Today.

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Packers not ruling out Christian Watson, Zach Tom, Evan Williams for Bears game Lots up in the air with team’s health for rematch with Chicago

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Status uncertain for Week 16 Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that he's "not quite sure" about Watson's (chest/shoulder) status for Sunday's game at Chicago, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports. "Every...

Impact Watson was forced out in the second half of this past Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos after his upper body landed hard on the field while he attempted to reel in a deep ball that was intercepted by Patrick Surtain. While LaFleur didn't offer exact details on the nature or the severity of Watson's injury, the wideout was cleared to return to Green Bay following a brief stay in a Denver-area hospital and appears to have avoided a major issue. Even so, Watson could still be challenged to make it back for Sunday's divisional contest, with LaFleur noting that functionality and pain-tolerance will be factors in determining whether the wideout can suit up, per Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com. A potential Watson absence in Week 16 would free up more routes and snaps for the likes of Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks.

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Parsons' injury throws major wrench into Packers' hopes of competing for Super Bowl berth

The Green Bay Packers considered themselves Super Bowl contenders even before they added superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons in late August

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Bo Nix shines as Broncos clinch playoff spot with comeback win over Packers

The Denver Broncos passed their first test in a tough season-ending stretch by coming back to beat the Green Bay Packers 34-26 on Sunday

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Christian Watson injury update is much-needed good news for Green Bay Packers | Sporting News Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson exited Week 15 early with a shoulder injury, but it appears he has avoided a serious injury...

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Avoids major injury The Packers believe Watson (chest/shoulder) did not suffer a major injury during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Watson was forced out of Sunday's road loss to Denver and taken to a hospital for treatment, though he was cleared to join his teammates for the return flight to Green Bay. It's a piece of welcome news for the Packers that Watson seemingly won't be forced to endure a long-term absence, but the explosive wideout now faces a short recovery window leading up to Saturday's key road divisional matchup against the Bears. In the event that Watson isn't able to get healthy in time for Week 16, all of Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton will figure to handle increased roles in the receiving game alongside Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed.

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Christian Watson's dad delivers the update every Packers fan desperately needed The Packers didn't get much good news in Week 15, but it seems they avoided a disaster with Christian Watson's injury.

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Green Bay Packers Go From Super Bowl Contenders To Being Hit By 'Double Whammy' Micah Parsons suffers likely season-ending ACL injury while Christian Watson hospitalized with chest injury

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Matt LaFleur offers grim Christian Watson update after Packers WR left in ambulance The Green Bay Packers' four-game winning streak was not only snapped, but crushed, emotionally, beneath the news of two star players. Betwee...

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Cleared to fly home Watson (chest) has been released from the hospital and is flying home with the team, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Watson was taken to the hospital after suffering a chest injury during Sunday's loss to the Broncos, but he has gained clearance to return home. The next update on Watson's status will surface no later than Tuesday, when the Packers resume practicing ahead of Saturday's game against the Bears.

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Hospitalized after chest injury Watson (chest) was taken to the hospital after getting hurt during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos, head coach Matt LaFleur said after the game, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports...

Impact LaFleur doesn't know if Watson will be cleared to accompany the team back to Green Bay on Sunday night. The wide receiver got hurt while diving for an errant pass that was intercepted by Patrick Surtain in the fourth quarter. The Packers' next game will be Saturday night at Chicago.

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Bo Nix's 4 TD passes lead Broncos to 34-26 win over Packers, who lose Micah Parsons to injury

The Denver Broncos have won their 11th straight game and clinched a playoff berth

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Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says

Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee

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Ruled out from returning Sunday Watson (chest) won't return to Sunday's game in Denver.

Impact Watson remained down for several minutes while attempting to haul in a deep shot from QB Jordan Love early in the fourth quarter that Broncos CB Patrick Surtain ended up corralling for an interception. A chest injury will keep Watson on the sideline for the rest of Week 15, meaning his next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Chicago. In Watson's stead, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton are the healthy and available wide receivers for the Packers on Sunday.

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Suffers chest injury in Week 15 Watson departed Sunday's contest at Denver due to a chest injury.

Impact QB Jordan Love took a deep shot to Watson early in the third quarter, but Broncos All-Pro QB Patrick Surtain swooped in front of the wideout for a diving interception. Watson remained on the turf for several minutes after appearing to land hard on his left shoulder, but the Packers eventually announced him as questionable to return due to a chest issue. If Watson doesn't retake the field, he'll end Week 15 with three catches (on five targets) for 29 yards and no touchdowns. With Savion Williams (foot) inactive Sunday, the Packers currently are down to Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton at wide receiver.

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Broncos are underdogs at home against Packers despite 10-game win streak

The Denver Broncos are leading the AFC playoff race for the first time in a decade

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Packers head to Denver looking to end the Broncos' 10-game winning streak

Green Bay faces Denver on Sunday with the Packers at 9-3-1 and the Broncos 11-2

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Christian Watson is emerging as the WR1 Jordan Love has been missing Christian Watson's breakout season continued, and he is becoming undeniable in the Green Bay Packers' offense.

DECEMBER 9 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Bears try to regroup after latest comeback attempt falls short in loss to Packers

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears were threatening to pull out yet another tight victory

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

8 fastest players in the NFL in Week 14, from Christian Watson to Nico Collins | Sporting News Some stars turned on the jets in big time spots

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NFC North-leading Packers will face major challenges in back-to-back road games

Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers can’t afford to get complacent now that they have regained first place in the NFC North

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Catches couple of long TDs Sunday Watson had four receptions on as many targets for 89 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 28-21 win over Chicago.

Impact Watson made the most of his limited opportunities after cashing in a pair of 20-plus yard touchdown receptions against the Bears. The 26-year-old finished as the game's leading receiver despite tying two teammates for the team lead in targets (four). Watson has hit the ground running since being activated off on injured reserve back in Week 8. The 2022 second-round pick has provided fantasy managers with a 25-452-5 receiving line over that seven-game span. Watson is thriving as Green Bay's deep threat, almost forcing fantasy managers to start him in a tough matchup on the road against the Broncos next Sunday.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jacobs on Christian Watson's 41-yard TD: 'I'm not betting against him in a footrace against anybody' Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs spoke with the media after Sunday's divisional victory over the Chicago Bears.

DECEMBER 8 • PACKERS.COM

Christian Watson reacts to his 2-TD performance against the Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson spoke to the media following Sunday's 28-21 win against the Chicago Bears.

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