Christian Watson injury update: played on after broken rib in Week 8 win
Green Bay's receiver went to a hospital, returned, and finished with eight catches for 113 yards in Thursday's victory.
Update: Green Bay's receiver went to a hospital, returned, and finished with eight catches for 113 yards in Thursday's victory.
Green Bay wide receiver Christian Watson dealt with a serious injury but kept playing in the Packers’ 27-19 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. He suffered a broken rib and was coughing up blood, according to Underdog NFL.
What happened
Watson was hurt while catching a 53-yard pass in the second quarter, per Yahoo Sports. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital for examination, then returned to Lambeau Field after halftime and re-entered the game. Watson finished with eight catches for 113 yards. Earlier Thursday, he had been ruled questionable to return with a chest injury.
After the game, Watson gave no indication that his injuries will linger or cause him to miss any time, according to Yahoo Sports.
Context
Watson has 129.5 PPR points this season, with 56 targets, 34 receptions, 595 receiving yards and six touchdown catches. He also has 81% of the team’s snaps. His Week 8 projection was 15.9 PPR points.
Jordan Love threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns for Green Bay, completing 30 of 41 passes, per Yahoo Sports. The Packers moved to 5-3.
Depth chart
The Packers’ wide receiver depth chart lists Matthew Golden next at RWR2. Golden has 110.6 PPR points this season on 69 targets, 36 catches, 540 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Savion Williams is SWR3 with 16.2 PPR points in two games.
Timeline
On Oct. 30, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Watson was questionable to return Thursday with a chest injury in the Packers’ Week 8 game against the Panthers.
What’s next
Green Bay will visit New England, according to Yahoo Sports.
Christian Watson suffered broken rib; was coughing up blood, via @RobDemovsky.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Watson’s willingness to return and his post-game outlook suggest he could be available for the next game, but his broken rib may sap some effectiveness. He finished with eight catches for 113 yards, demonstrating upside even in a compromised state. Start him if active, but add Matthew Golden as insurance — Golden has 15.8 PPR points per game and scored on Thursday.
Quick answers
Will Christian Watson play in Week 9?
Watson gave no indication after Thursday's game that his injuries will linger or cause him to miss any time, according to Yahoo Sports, and the Packers will visit New England.
What is Christian Watson's injury?
Watson suffered a broken rib and was coughing up blood, according to Underdog NFL. He was taken to a hospital, returned after halftime, and re-entered the game.