Shocking: Packers’ Worst Nightmare Comes True: Sunday Morning Brings Crushing News Ahead of Vikings Clash
Sunday started with concerning news for the Green Bay Packers. Officially listed as questionable to play against the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Christian Watson is not expected to be active, according to NFL Network’s insider Tom Pelissero.
It’s the expected outcome since Watson missed the entire week of practice with a knee bruise, but head coach Matt LaFleur had given fans some hope that the offensive weapon could recover in time for the huge NFC North showdown.
Christian Watson left the New Orleans Saints game early on Monday night after an opponent rolled over his knee. Tests on Tuesday showed no structural damage, and it’s just a bruise.
It became a matter of how Watson would be feeling and how he was able to manage the pain.
Since the Packers have already clinched a playoff spot, it wouldn’t make sense to force him too much, even though the Vikings game on Sunday is obviously important for NFC seeding and because it’s a divisional rival.
The Packers have a solid wide receiver depth. Even without Christian Watson, the active group will have Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton, and Malik Heath.
The practice squad still has Julian Hicks, Cornelius Johnson, and converted quarterback Alex McGough — none of them has been elevated from the practice squad, though.
Christian Watson has played 14 games this season and has the best receiving yard numbers of his NFL career, with 620. He’s had 29 receptions and two touchdowns, plus four rushing attempts for 23 yards.
Watson joins a list of Packers players who won’t be available on Sunday: Linebacker Quay Walker (ankle), cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee), safety Evan Williams (quadricep), and offensive tackle Andre Dillard (concussion) had been ruled out on Friday.
