Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) leaves the field on a cart after getting injured against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter during their football game Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
NFL.com's Ian Rappaport reported Monday that talented Packers wide receiver Christian Watson tore his ACL during Green Bay's loss to Chicago on Sunday.
Sources: #Packers standout WR Christian Watson is believed to have torn his ACL and suffered additional damage, ending his season and putting the beginning of 2025 in jeopardy.
A frustrating reality for that talented pass-catcher. pic.twitter.com/KgVXQY2QM2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 6, 2025
Watson, 25, registered more regular season receiving yards (620) than all but two other Packers: WR Jayden Reed (857) and TE Tucker Kraft (707). Averaging 21.4 yards per reception, Watson was considered Green Bay's top deep threat.
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
Injuries are hitting the Packers hard in advance of their playoff game against the Eagles. The club placed two-time All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander on injured reserve on Saturday because of a sprained PCL. Alexander has a shot to return if the Packers make it to the Super Bowl.
Don’t think I’ve felt this pessimistic about the Packers heading into the playoffs since 2015.
Pretty much an impossible task without Jaire Alexander.
— Jacob 🏈🎄❄️ (@NotionsOfJacob) January 1, 2025
In happier news for Green Bay, quarterback Jordan Love is expected to play on Sunday despite leaving the Bears game after this play:
#JordanLove
By video, right elbow contusion
Possible "funny bone"
No structural worry
Expect next week to be a go@packers may play it safe today pic.twitter.com/dvpPQ7P1m2
Whether Love will be 100% remains to be seen.
