The Green Bay Packers fell to the Chicago Bears 25-24 on Sunday, ending the season with an 11-6 record. Although they secured a playoff spot, the loss was a disappointing way to close out the regular season. Despite having chances to clinch the victory, they fell short with Malik Willis leading at quarterback. Adding to the frustration, Christian Watson suffered an apparent leg injury during the game, and coach Matt LaFleur’s comments suggest the outlook may not be promising.
Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shared a concerning update from Matt LaFleur’s press conference. Regarding wide receiver Christian Watson’s knee injury, LaFleur said, “I’m not super confident about that right now.”
Watson suffered a non-contact injury early in the second quarter of the Packers’ loss to the Bears. Later in the game, quarterback Jordan Love exited with a hand injury but returned to the sideline before the game concluded. The Packers had been vying for the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs, needing both a victory and a Commanders loss. However, the Commanders’ win rendered the outcome of this game irrelevant.
Christian Watson's non-contact injury. you know it's bad when multiple Bears defenders signaled for the trainer, then checked on him pic.twitter.com/WvFiOnNIOc
— Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) January 5, 2025
The Packers boast a talented group of young receivers and tight ends, making their offense a formidable threat. However, Christian Watson plays a pivotal role as the team’s primary deep threat. If he’s unable to suit up on Sunday, how will the team adjust to fill the void?
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