Christian Watson harm: Packers will probably be with out prime deep risk towards Eagles

The Eagles went proper into making ready for the Inexperienced Bay Packers within the first spherical of the playoffs, but it surely appears to be like like they received’t should account for Christian Watson. The speedy broad receiver needed to be carted off the sphere on Sunday towards the Bears after struggling a non-contact knee harm, which is now believed to be a torn ACL with some extra injury.

Sources: #Packers standout WR Christian Watson is believed to have torn his ACL and suffered extra injury, ending his season and placing the start of 2025 in jeopardy.

A irritating actuality for that proficient pass-catcher. pic.twitter.com/KgVXQY2QM2

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 6, 2025

Watson has been the Packers’ greatest deep risk, averaging 21.4 yards per catch — his season totals embrace 29 catches on 53 targets for 620 yards and two touchdowns. The WR had two video games with over 100 receiving yards, and towards the Eagles in Brazil Week 1, he went 3-for-5 for 13 yards and one TD — Reed Blankenship did a pleasant job breaking apart a second Watson landing within the first quarter of that recreation.

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The Packers didn’t actually have a robust motive to play their starters within the common season finale, however opted to get them on the sphere and, sadly, will now be with out an vital a part of the offense within the playoffs.