Packers receive news on star WR Christian Watson’s status
After a crushing loss to the Denver Broncos, the Green Bay Packers received some encouraging news concerning wide receiver Christian Watson.
Various tests, including a CT scan, confirmed that Watson did not suffer a significant injury and could see him return for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
He had exited in the third quarter after Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain fell on him as he intercepted a long pass from Packers quarterback Jordan Love.
After the game, Love talked about the play in question.
“I tried to step into it, and I got hit as I was throwing and it just ended up being a little bit short and Pat made a really good play to be able to track it and jump in front of Christian,” Love said via ESPN. “So, that’s a tough one. I’ll see what happened. I tried to see the replay but it’s an unfortunate play and then, obviously, with Christian going down on that, it makes it even worse.
“I’ll see what I can do better on that play and if I can get it out there or how we can improve, but I liked the concept we had and the read we had.”
In eight games, Watson has 28 receptions on 43 targets for 481 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
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With Watson avoiding significant injury, it keeps a crucial offensive piece in the fold as the Packers push toward the playoffs. Saturday’s game could determine the NFC North winner over the last few weeks of the regular season.
