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Tagged: Christian Watson (35 Results)

Factoid: Young pass catchers

The expectation was that the Packers would add an experienced pass catcher at some point. That never happened, but it didn’t matter at all. They got by just fine with the youngest receiving group in the league.   more »

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Factoid: Green Bay Wideouts

Just one year ago, Kansas City had a bottom-10 pass defense in the NFL. They allowed 33 touchdown passes -- 4 more than any other team, including 20 to wide receivers. They were terrible. What a difference a year has made. I will be avoiding the Green Bay passing game this week.   more »

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Ask the Experts: What is your biggest 2023 fantasy regret?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: What is your biggest fantasy regret this season?  more »

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Sep
27

Packers optimistic on WR Watson, RB Jones for TNF

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that he is “cautiously optimistic” that running back AARON JONES will be available for Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.More When asked about wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON, LaFleur said that “I like his mindset”. Watson had said previously that he plans to play against Detroit. Despite the optimism, LaFleur insisted that both players still needed to be cleared before Thursday. Both Jones and Watson have been dealing with hamstring issues. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Around the NFL: Christian Watson

Christian Watson hasn't played yet this season, sidelined by a hamstring injury. He says he's planning to play against the Lions on Thursday, which isn't a guarantee, but it's better than him hesitating. On the off-chance he was dropped in some league, a refresher is in order.   more »

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Sep
26

Packers RB Jones, WR Watson iffy ahead of TNF

The Green Bay Packers released an estimated injury report on Monday, ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Lions. Unfortunately for the Packers, two of their key offensive weapons remainMore iffy for the showdown against Detroit. Wide receiver CHRISTAIN WATSON was listed as a DNP (did not participate), while running back AARON JONES was listed as limited. Both players are dealing with hamstring injuries and will need to be monitored in the days ahead. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
22

Packers RB Jones practices, WR Watson sits on Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back AARON JONES practiced on Thursday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury during the team’s season opener against the Chicago Bears. Jones’ return toMore the practice field opens the door to him playing on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Meanwhile, Packers wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON did not practice on Thursday after returning for a limited session on Wednesday. Watson reportedly just had a day of rest, but his status remains uncertain for Sunday’s game against the Saints. Less

Source: Team Blog

Mailbag: September 21, 2023

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Christian Watson's hamstring. Selling high on Raheem Mostert. And the Red Rifle headed back to the starting lineup. more »

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Sep
21

Packers WR Watson, RB Jones to play vs. Saints?

If fantasy owners shook their Magic 8 Ball and asked if Green Bay Packers wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON and running back AARON JONES will play on Sunday against the New OrleansMore Saints, the response would likely come back as “outlook hazy, try again”. The Packers released their first injury report on Wednesday and Jones did not play while Watson was limited. Both players are dealing with hamstring injuries that caused them to miss last Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Less

Source: Team Blog

Around the NFL: Sunday morning injury updates

The Sunday morning injury updates are coming in, and there have been developments, but not exactly surprises. The biggest ones involve the Packers, with their key questionable guys not expected to play.   more »

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Sep
15

Packers WR Watson, RB Jones miss another practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON and running back AARON JONES missed practice on Thursday as both playmakers continue to deal with hamstring injuries. Watson and Jones also missed practiceMore on Wednesday. Watson missed the team’s season opener against the Bears due to his hamstring issue, while Jones injured his hamstring in the game against Chicago. Fantasy owners will likely need to monitor the status for both players up until gametime unless the team provides a definitive update prior. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
14

Packers offense continues to deal with injuries

The Green Bay Packers released the team’s first injury report of Week #2 on Wednesday, leaving fantasy owners with some concerns. Running back AARON JONES and wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON bothMore missed Wednesday’s practice while dealing with respective hamstring issues. Wide receiver ROMEO DOUBS was limited on Wednesday with, you guessed it – a hamstring issue – but he played through the issue in the season opener and scored two touchdowns. Fantasy owners will want to keep an eye on the Packers’ injury report as the week progresses. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
8

Packers get mixed news on injured wideouts

Green Bay Packers wide receiver ROMEO DOUBS, who missed Wednesday’s practice and has been out of practice for the past couple of weeks due to a hamstring injury, returned to practiceMore on Thursday. His return provides hope that he will be available for Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears. Meanwhile, fellow wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON remained out with his own hamstring injury to open Thursday’s practice, potentially pushing him closer to a doubtful designation for Sunday. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
7

Packers starting wide receivers dealing with hamstring issues

Green Bay Packers starting wide receivers ROMEO DOUBS and CHRISTIAN WATSON are both dealing with hamstring issues leading up to Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears. Doubs has been missingMore time with a bad hammy, which kept him out of the preseason finale. The newest injury comes to Watson, who missed practice on Wednesday with a hamstring injury. Second round rookie receiver JAYDEN REED remained in the slot full-time with Doubs out in the third preseason game, but his role could change if both Watson and Doubs were to miss the Chicago game. Less

Source: Team Blog

Around the NFL: Christian Watson

The Packers are going very young at receiver, with probably all first- and second-year guys making up their top three or four wideouts and starter (maybe backup too) at tight end. Many should be undervalued in drafts.   more »

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