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Garners six targets Sunday Watson had four receptions (six targets) for 39 yards in Sunday's 30-27 victory over the Jaguars.

Impact Watson has been dealing with an ankle injury in recent weeks, but he has maintained an active status throughout. The 6-foot-4 wideout tied tight end Tucker Kraft for the lead in targets for Green Bay on Sunday. Watson remains a mid-level option with some upside (assuming good health) heading into next Sunday's bout with the Lions.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In clear for Sunday Watson (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Due to the left ankle he sprained back in Week 4, Watson had his reps managed Wednesday and Thursday, but after practicing fully Friday, he's in the clear to suit up for a third straight game Sunday. In his first two contests back from the injury after missing a Week 5 win over the Rams, Watson has recorded four receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown on six targets while carrying once for minus-4 yards.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday Watson (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact Since sitting out Week 5 at the Rams due to a sprained left ankle, Watson has suited up the last two games, combining for five touches for 73 yards from scrimmage and one receiving TD. Most of that production occurred on a 44-yard scoring connection with QB Jordan Love in Week 6 against the Cardinals, but Watson has a favorable matchup on tap Sunday versus a Jaguars defense that has allowed the second-most YPT (8.7) to opposing wide receivers this season. Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not Watson goes into the weekend with a designation.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Wednesday Watson (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Both Watson and fellow WR Jayden Reed continue to tend to their respective ankle issues, but the former hasn't experienced much of a change in his workload. Having said that, Watson turned his two touches into five yards from scrimmage this past Sunday versus the Texans, so he'll be aiming to bounce back Sunday at Jacksonville, assuming he's active.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in victory Watson had one reception for nine yards and one carry for minus-4 yards in Sunday's 24-22 victory over the Texans.

Impact Watson was coming off his most productive game of the season, but quarterback Jordan Love focused elsewhere in Week 7, and Watson finished with just two targets and two touches. Inconsistency is a major issue for Watson's fantasy prospects, but he will have a plus matchup in Week 8 with the Packers facing a Jaguars defense that ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to receptions, yards and touchdowns ceded to opposing wideouts.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in victory Watson had one reception for nine yards and one carry for minus-4 yards in Sunday's 24-22 victory over the Texans.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No Week 7 injury designation Watson (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Both Watson and Jayden Reed (ankle) are good to go after three limited practices apiece, while Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) is listed as questionable after following the same practice routine. Watson posted a season-high 68 receiving yards thanks to a 40-yard touchdown catch in Green Bay's Week 6 win over the Cardinals, and he'll look to build off that strong outing against a Houston defense that has been more vulnerable through the air than on the ground.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Watson says it will 'mean everything' for Packers' receivers to be at full strength Packers WR Christian Watson spoke with reporters on the status of the receiver room and the upcoming matchup with the Texans.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Another limited showing Watson (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact Watson has cobbled together back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 7 prep, which comes as no surprise considering he returned to action this past Sunday against the Cardinals after missing one contest when he initially was expected to be out multiple games due to a left ankle injury. Fellow WRs Jayden Reed (ankle) and Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) also have been limited this week, so Friday's practice report will be telling for who among the trio enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's showdown with the Texans.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited by ankle injury Watson (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Watson looked like his normal dynamic self this past Sunday against the Cardinals, reeling off 68 yards and one touchdown on his three catches (four targets). The output mostly was fueled by a 44-yard TD connection with QB Jordan Love, but it still was an encouraging performance after missing just one game due to a sprained left ankle. Fellow WRs Jayden Reed (ankle) and Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) also had caps on their practice reps Wednesday, so the situation will be one to monitor to get a sense of the trio's odds to suit up Sunday versus the Texans.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Christian Watson on returning from injury: 'I'm just trying to play ball' Packers wide receiver Christian Watson spoke with the media Sunday to recap the team's win over the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Season-best outing in Week 6 win Watson (ankle) caught three of four targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The oft-injured Watson returned from a one-game absence to post his highest yardage total of the season, topping his Week 3 output by one yard. His 44-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter came one possession after Watson caught a drive-extending 14-yard pass on fourth-and-2. Green Bay's wide receivers combined for four touchdown catches in Sunday's win, with Jayden Reed scoring one and Romeo Doubs adding two. Watson and Doubs will likely continue playing complementary roles behind Reed against the Texans in Week 7, regardless of Dontayvion Wicks' (shoulder) availability.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returning to action Sunday Watson (ankle) is listed as active Sunday against the Cardinals, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Initially slated to miss multiple games due to what was reported to be a high left-ankle sprain, Watson will miss only one contest as a result. Because he was limited in practice Wednesday through Friday, he may not be able to handle his typical workload, which was at least 54 percent of snaps in each of the first three weeks of the campaign. If he's not at full health, Watson likely will cede snaps to the likes of Dontayvion Wicks, Malik Heath and Bo Melton behind Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Watson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Paul Bretl of ESPN La Crosse reports.

Impact Watson was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, after suffering the injury Week 4 and missing Week 5. Multiple reports suggested a high-ankle sprain as the diagnosis, but Watson's father (former NFL safety Tim Watson) revealed Wednesday that the wide receiver is recovering from a medial ankle sprain. The updated diagnosis doesn't mean Watson will play this Sunday, but the Packers are at least keeping the door open ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. His availability impacts workload expectations for perimeter wideouts Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Watson (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After departing the Packers' Week 4 loss to the Vikings with a left high-ankle sprain, Watson seemed in line for a multi-game absence, as is the case for most such injuries. However, Watson now has been able to log back-to-back capped sessions this week, potentially opening the door for a return to action as soon as Sunday against the Cardinals. He told Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com on Wednesday that his activity was contained to individual and group periods, so reps in team periods still await the third-year pro. In the end, Friday's practice report may reveal if Watson has any chance to keep his absence to just one contest.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Watson: 'My goal every week is to play' Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson spoke to the media on Wednesday about his health status and the performance of the wide receivers this...

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Officially limited in return to practice Watson (ankle) officially was limited at Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Just 10 days removed from suffering a high left-ankle sprain Week 4 against the Vikings that sidelined him this past Sunday at the Rams, Watson was able to return to the practice field. It's no surprise that he managed only some reps considering the nature of the injury, but he may not miss as much time as initially expected. Ultimately, how Watson fares in practice Thursday and Friday likely will determine whether or not he's ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Packers Practice Report: Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson Back at Practice Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson returned to practice for the Packers today as they get ready for Sunday’s showdown in Arizona against the C...

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Spotted at practice Wednesday Watson (ankle) is participating in the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watson is back at practice for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain Week 4 against the Vikings, presumably as a limited participant. Though the third-year pro is believed to have avoided a severe version of the injury, Watson is still expected to log a multi-game absence after having sat out Green Bay's win over the Rams in Week 5. Still, it's encouraging to see Watson already back on the practice field, even if he'll likely remain sidelined for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. The Packers also got Romeo Doubs back at practice Wednesday after his one-game suspension.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially inactive Sunday Watson (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game at the Rams, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Watson will miss the first of what is expected be a multi-game absence after he came out of the Week 4 loss to the Vikings with a high left-ankle sprain. Green Bay also will be without Romeo Doubs (suspension) in Week 5, so Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath are the team's available wide receivers Sunday. The Packers seemingly are confident Watson won't require an IR stint, so they may be targeting Week 7 against the Texans or Week 8 at Jacksonville as his possible spots to return to action.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially inactive Sunday Watson (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game at the Rams, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Watson will miss the first of what is expected be multiple games after he came out of the Week 4 loss to the Vikings with a high left-ankle sprain. Green Bay also will be without Romeo Doubs (suspension) in Week 5, so Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath are the team's available wide receivers Sunday. The Packers seemingly are confident Watson won't require an IR stint, so they may be targeting Week 7 against the Texans or Week 8 at Jacksonville as his possible spots to return to action.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially doubtful Watson (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at the Rams, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watson is recovering from a high-ankle sprain, and while there's been some optimism that it isn't an especially severe case of the injury, his absence from practice all week suggests he's highly unlikely to play this Sunday. With Romeo Doubs (personal) also listed as doubtful, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton figure to get most of the perimeter WR snaps alongside standout slot man Jayden Reed. There's also a decent chance Reed gets more playing time than usual in two-wide formations.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Thursday's practice Watson (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Impact Though head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Watson will avoid a stint on injured reserve after suffering a high-ankle sprain in this past Sunday's loss to Minnesota, the injury will almost certainly force the wideout to miss at least a game or two. Unsurprisingly, Watson has missed the Packers' first two Week 5 practices, and if he remains sidelined again Friday, he'll likely be ruled out in advance of Sunday's trip to Los Angeles against the Rams.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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