CHRISTIAN WATSON NEWS

Officially limited Thursday Watson (concussion) was limited at Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taking part in individual drills at the media-access portion of the session, Watson ran routes and was on the receiving end of passes from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. This follows no activity at all Wednesday, so Watson clearly is making progress from the concussion that he sustained this past Sunday at Buffalo. Even if he gets back to full Friday, though, the nature of the protocol for head injuries likely will mean the rookie second-round pick heads into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Thursday Watson (concussion) returned to practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Considering Watson is four days removed from sustaining a concussion and didn't practice Wednesday, he seems destined to go down as a limited participant Thursday. Still, his ability to go through individual drills in pads generally is a positive sign as he makes his way through the protocol for head injuries. The Packers will reveal Watson's activity level later Thursday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Watson (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie returned from a hamstring injury for Sunday's loss to Buffalo, only to enter concussion protocol in the first quarter and miss the rest of the game. Watson could have a sizable role once he gets healthy, especially if Allen Lazard (shoulder) misses more time, though Lazard returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant. Romeo Doubs and Sammy Watkins are the Packers' top healthy receivers ahead of Sunday's matchup with Detroit.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Packers WR Christian Watson Ruled Out With Concussion vs. Bills Week 8 marked the rookie receiver’s return to the lineup after a two-game absence.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Concussed in Buffalo Watson (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact After returning from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Watson promptly picked up a new injury and exited in the first quarter. He went to the locker room for testing prior to being ruled out and will have to clear the NFL's concussion protocol to play in Week 9 against the Lions. Watson caught his only target for 12 yards prior to leaving the game.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers-Bills Inactives: Jenkins Out; Bakhtiari, Watson Will Play After missing three of the last five games, rookie receiver Christian Watson is active for the Packers for Sunday night against the Bills.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back from two-game absence Watson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game in Buffalo, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact After putting together three consecutive limited practices during Week 8 prep, Watson will end his absence due to a right hamstring issue at two games. With Allen Lazard (shoulder) sidelined Sunday, the Packers will be rolling with Romeo Doubs, Sammy Watkins, Watson, Samori Toure and Amari Rodgers at wide receiver. In four appearances so far in his rookie season, Watson has gathered in seven of 11 targets for 52 yards and taken three carries for 19 yards and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday night Watson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Buffalo.

Impact The rookie was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, with coach Matt LaFleur saying at the end of the week that he's "cautiously optimistic" about Watson playing, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports. If he does suit up ahead of the 8:20 ET kickoff Sunday night, Watson presumably would slot in somewhere behind Romeo Doubs and Sammy Watkins on the depth chart, unlikely to handle a three-down role even with Allen Lazard (shoulder) ruled out.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Watson (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fellow wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) also had a cap on his reps for a second consecutive session, while Allen Lazard relayed to Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette on Thursday that he's unlikely to be active Sunday at Buffalo. If Watson and/or Watkins are able to suit up this weekend, they'll join rookie fourth-rounder Romeo Doubs as the primary options at the position for quarterback Aaron Rodgers (right thumb).

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing on limited basis Watson (hamstring) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact It'll be the rookie's first official practice participation since he reinjured his hamstring in a Week 5 loss to the Giants. The Packers may need Watson's help soon enough, with Randall Cobb (ankle) on injured reserve and Allen Lazard now hampered by a shoulder injury.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out this week Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Washington, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Watson out another week and Randall Cobb (ankle) expected to miss multiple games, the Packers are considering bringing Sammy Watkins (hamstring) back from injured reserve. If they don't, it'll be either Amari Rodgers or Samori Toure working as the No. 3 receiver against Washington. Given that he didn't practice this week, Watson appears in danger of missing additional time when the Packers face the Bills in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays sidelined at practice Watson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact This marks Watson's fifth DNP in a row since injuring his hamstring Week 5 against the Giants in London. Friday's practice report ultimately may seal his fate for Sunday's game at Washington, but in a Packers receiving corps that already is down Randall Cobb for the foreseeable future due to a high-ankle sprain, Aaron Rodgers may be left with Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, Amari Rodgers, Samori Toure, practice-squad member Juwann Winfree and potentially Sammy Watkins (hamstring), the latter of whom was designated to return from IR this week.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday's practice Watson (hamstring) missed Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watson has yet to mix into drills since hurting his hamstring during a Week 5 loss to the Giants in London, sitting out last Sunday versus the Jets. It's unclear if he'll continue the DNP streak this Sunday at Washington, but the final two sessions of the week likely will be the determining factors. With Randall Cobb expected to miss time due to a high-ankle sprain, the Packers may be down to Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, Amari Rodgers, Samori Toure and practice-squad member Juwann Winfree this weekend, though Sammy Watkins (hamstring) may return from IR after taking part in practice Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watson worked as the No. 4 receiver and kick returner the week before, playing 18 snaps on offense and seeing one target, one carry and two kick returns. He left with a hamstring injury in the third quarter, having previously missed Week 3 with a hammy issue. The rookie didn't practice at all this week and could miss time beyond Sunday.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another DNP on Thursday Watson (hamstring) was a non-participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Watson sustained a right hamstring injury this past Sunday against the Giants in London and has yet to get back on the practice field. The Packers have one more session on the docket this week before they likely hand the rookie second-round pick a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Jets.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers Misses Practice With Injured Thumb Receiver Christian Watson was out with a hamstring injury but running back Kylin Hill made his practice debut.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No practice Wednesday Watson (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watson made an early departure from the Packers' Week 5 loss to the Giants in London, the result of an injured right hamstring. He's already missed one game this season due to a hamstring issue (Week 3 at Tampa Bay), but it's unclear if he's in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Jets. Ultimately, Watson may have to get back on the field in some capacity Thursday and/or Friday to put himself in a position to play this weekend.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hamstring injury Watson exited in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Giants in London with a right hamstring injury and is questionable to return.

Impact Per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, Watson was grabbing at his right leg and was spotted limping off the field when he apparently suffered the injury while running a route. Before his departure, Watson had returned two kickoffs for 35 yards, ran once for minus-3 yards and recorded a one-yard reception on his lone target.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Finds paydirt for first time Watson caught one pass for eight yards and had one carry for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 overtime victory over the Patriots.

Impact After missing Week 3 with a hamstring injury, Watson returned to action Sunday and played 18 snaps, the fourth most among Packers receivers. He garnered three targets and did not do much in the passing game, but he did put his speed on display on a second quarter jet sweep that netted him his first career score. Watson is not handling a key role in the offense, but he has shown a couple glimpses of the potential that made him a second-round draft pick back in April.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Watson celebrates first career NFL TD with Lambeau Leap Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson celebrates his first career NFL touchdown with a Lambeau Leap.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NFL.COM

Logs full practice Thursday Watson (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Prior to sitting out Week 3 at Tampa Bay, Watson logged just one capped session due to a hamstring issue. This time around, he followed up a limited practice Wednesday with all activity one day later, setting him up to return to action Sunday versus the Patriots. With Sammy Watkins (hamstring) on injured reserve, Watson likely is the Packers' top vertical threat in the passing game for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE