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Packers-Patriots Injury Report: LaFleur Looks Back (Not Forward) in Adjusting Practice Jaire Alexander, David Bakhtiari and Christian Watson were among seven players listed as limited participation for the Packers on Wednesday...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Limited again Wednesday Watson (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Prior to being inactive this past Sunday at Tampa Bay, Watson sandwiched limited sessions around a missed practice last Thursday, so another capped session to begin this week isn't exactly a sign that a return to action is imminent. He'll have two more chances to bump up to all activity before the weekend, at which point the Packers may clear up his status for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Watson (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday in Tampa Bay, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Watson entered the weekend with a questionable designation after being capped to one limited session due to a hamstring injury. He'll join Sammy Watkins (hamstring, IR) on the sideline, meaning the Packers' top trio at wide receiver Sunday will be Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb (illness) and Romeo Doubs. Watson, a rookie second-round pick, will aim to get healthy for a Week 4 matchup with the Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 2.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Watson (hamstring) is not expected to suit up for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Packers will already be without Sammy Watkins (hamstring), who landed on IR on Saturday, though veteran Randall Cobb (illness) is expected to play Sunday. If Watson is indeed ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, it will fall to Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs and potentially Cobb to act as Green Bay's clear top wideouts.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 3 Watson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in Tampa Bay, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Watson managed just one limited session this week while tending to a hamstring injury, but he has a chance to suit up Sunday, unlike Sammy Watkins (hamstring), who has been ruled out. As for the rest of Green Bay's receiving corps, Allen Lazard (ankle) has been cleared to play, while Randall Cobb (illness) is questionable after missing practice Wednesday through Friday. If one or both of Cobb and Watson are limited or out this weekend, Romeo Doubs will have a path to additional work.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Friday Watson (hamstring) returned to practice Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Green Bay got Watson and Allen Lazard (ankle) back from their respective injuries, but not Sammy Watkins (hamstring) or Randall Cobb (illness). If Watkins and Cobb are unable to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Watson and fellow rookie Romeo Doubs would both be in line for prominent roles alongside Lazard.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Thursday Watson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact The same applies to fellow wideouts Allen Lazard (ankle) and Sammy Watkins (hamstring). All three were limited during Wednesday's practice in pads, so it's possible that their non-participation Thursday is maintenance-related. Added context with regard to the health of the Packers' WR corps will arrive Friday upon the release of the team's final injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by hamstring Wednesday Watson was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Fellow wideouts Allen Lazard (ankle) and Sammy Watkins (hamstring) were also limited participants, while Randall Cobb was absent due to an illness. Through two games as pro, Watson has been targeted seven times, gathering in five of those passes for 43 yards. If any of Lazard, Watkins or Cobb are sidelined Sunday at Tampa Bay, Watson would be in line for an elevated snap count, assuming he overcomes his own injury concern.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers improved, but does Aaron Rodgers trust young WRs?

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers looked great against the Bears in Week 2, but do the same issues with Green Bay persist?

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Just nine yards in Week 2 Watson caught all three of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Bears.

Impact Green Bay got the ball in Watson's hands around the line of scrimmage and let him try to pick up yards after the catch with his mix of size and speed, but the rookie second-round pick didn't get any opportunities downfield after an egregious drop in his NFL debut. Watson still faces significant competition for touches from Sammy Watkins, Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs and Randall Cobb heading into the Packers' Week 3 clash with the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 2: Cowboys are in trouble, other Week 1 betting lessons

FOX Sports Betting Analyst Jason McIntyre shares what he learned from a betting perspective after watching the Week 1 slate.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Packers' receivers may not be ready. Leaning on runners could help them

The Packers' young receivers are not ready to contribute. Leaning on Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon could help the team.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Rodgers' season will be defined by his patience

Aaron Rodgers is going to have to show a lot of one attribute he’s never had a great fondness for ... patience. Martin Rogers has the story.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Packers Weigh Reliability vs. Potential at Receiver What was Randall Cobb thinking before Week 1 in 2011? And what will be the keys as Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs focus on Week 1 at the V...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Status for Thursday uncertain Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that he's undecided whether Watson (knee) will play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Chiefs, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic...

Impact Watson returned to practice last week for the first time since spring and has worked his way into full-team drills over the last couple days. However, Green Bay is still expected to remain extremely cautious with their second-round pick, so it's unclear if they'll thrust him into game action yet. While Watson won't need preseason experience to suit up Week 1, the exhibition game would certainly give him a prominent platform to prove himself capable of a sizable role heading into the regular season. Aaron Rodgers' comments have suggested the veteran wideouts (Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins and Randall Cobb) with get the majority of playing time to start the regular season, but Watson and fellow rookie Romeo Doubs have both have shown flashes of greatness early in their careers.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Works into full-team sessions Watson (knee) fully participated during the Packers' 11-on-11 drills Monday for the first time this preseason, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.

Impact Watson followed up his debut in team sessions Sunday with an impressive 25-yard reception over cornerback Rico Gafford toward the end of second-team 11-on-11 drills Monday, according to Spofford. The rookie wideout has been hampered this preseason while recovering from an offseason knee procedure, though this leaping grab Monday seems to indicate that he's fully healthy for the first time since the start of training camp. Barring any setbacks, Watson should be set to make his preseason debut during Green Bay's final exhibition against the Chiefs on Thursday. This game also could provide the first-round pick with a prominent platform to prove himself over fellow rookie receiver Romeo Doubs heading into the regular season.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers remains bullish on Green Bay Packers' WRs

Aaron Rodgers expressed positivity in the Packers' passing game on Monday, a week after his detailed critique.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Logging snaps in team drills Watson (knee) will participate in some team drills beginning Sunday, Zach Kruse of the USA Today reports.

Impact "He'll get some team reps today, and we'll see how he responds," coach Matt LaFleur noted Sunday of the rookie wideout. Watson, who missed the first two weeks of training camp while bouncing back from a knee procedure, was in uniform for Friday's preseason game against the Saints but didn't play. With that in mind, Kruse suggests that it's possible the 2022 second-rounder could see action in Green Bay's preseason finale (Thursday against the Chiefs) in the absence of any setbacks in the coming days.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Friday Watson (knee) isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason game against the Saints, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Having said that, Watson went through pregame warmups with the Packers' wide receiver group, which is another sign of progress after returning to practice this past Sunday. The rookie second-round pick spent most of training camp on the active/PUP list after undergoing a procedure on his knee following the offseason program. Watson will have one more chance to make an appearance during exhibition season Thursday at Kansas City.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds: Mid-Round receivers that can contend for OROY

Some players drafted after the first round are getting betting action to win Offensive Rookie of the Year.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Rodgers meets with Packers' WRs a day after critique

The Packers' young receivers spoke with Aaron Rodgers after he aired them out over mistakes on Tuesday.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Highlights From Practice 15 of Packers Training Camp Elgton Jenkins, Robert Tonyan and Christian Watson practices, and there’s a flashy new addition to Packers training camp.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returning to practice Coach Matt LaFleur relayed that Watson (knee) is slated to return to practice Sunday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact While that is step in the right direction for Watson, who is bouncing back from a knee procedure, LaFleur indicated that the 2022 second-rounder figures to be eased into the mix, beginning by participating in individual drills and walkthroughs before moving on to team drills. Once he's up to speed, Watson will look to secure a key early season role in a Green Bay wide receiver corps that also includes Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins and Randall Cobb, among others.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers Training Camp Injury Report: Family Night Second-round receiver Christian Watson remains sidelined following knee surgery.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM