To conclude the 2024 common season, the Packers performed at residence in opposition to the Bears. Inexperienced Bay had already clinched a playoff berth, however was nonetheless competing for playoff seeding. Within the sport in opposition to Chicago, beginning QB Jordan Love injured his elbow and didn’t return to the sport.
Not ultimate for the Packers, who’ve a playoff sport this weekend. Happily, Love is anticipated to be prepared for this Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Eagles. However the different Packer wasn’t so fortunate on the harm entrance. Extensive receiver Christian Watson reportedly tore his ACL and suffered additional harm. His 2024 season is over and his preparation for the start of 2025 is now in jeopardy.
Christian Watson will not be prepared for the beginning of the 2025 season
of #Packers Excellent news relating to Jordan Love’s harm. However this hurts. Christian Watson is a significant menace whose expertise is tough to mimic. https://t.co/8ppKKadUu1
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 6, 2025
The Packers chosen WR Christian Watson out of North Dakota State within the second spherical of the 2022 NFL Draft. As a rookie, Watson performed in 14 of 17 video games and began 11. In his ultimate season with Inexperienced Bay underneath supervisor Aaron Rodgers, he had 41 catches for 611 yards and 7 touchdowns. In 2023, Watson began 9 video games for the Packers, however missed the ultimate eight video games of the common season. He was accessible for each video games within the 2023 playoffs.
Christian Watson’s 15 begins in 2024 have been a profession excessive for the 25-year-old. His 620 receiving yards have been a profession excessive, however his two touchdowns have been a profession low. The third-year professional has surpassed 100 receiving yards simply twice this season. Watson began his profession in Inexperienced Bay, however was an inconsistent participant. At his greatest, Watson is a dynamic WR who makes contested catches down the sphere. Sadly, the WR will not be capable to assist the staff within the 2024 postseason. The knee harm will hold him sidelined for the remainder of the yr and probably the start of subsequent season. Not ultimate for Watson transferring ahead.
