Christian Watson

If the Packers are going to upset the Miami Dolphins today, they will do it without wide receiver Christian Watson in the second half.

[AJ Dillon rocks his Christmas jammies and Aaron Jones adds a Santa hat to his sombrero as Packers arrive for game vs. [Packers special teams is the talk of the first half vs. More:

He had a career-high six catches for 49 yards when he suffered the injury. The rookie came into Sunday's game leading the Packers with seven touchdown ...

[Commanders](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/commanders/), [Giants](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/giants/), [Lions](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/lions/) and [Seahawks](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/seahawks/). [Romeo Doubs](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/romeo-doubs-KWxtPO2MBzNEMVsz/) and veteran [Allen Lazard](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/allen-lazard-eGiVBnU1v4yPJ8oV/) for production in the passing game from the wide receiver position. [Colts](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/colts/), at [Eagles](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/eagles/)). Starting right tackle [Yosh Nijman](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/yosh-nijman-zyX908LgvAsvyps4/) left early with a shoulder injury, and he was replaced by [Royce Newman](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/royce-newman-SjwcWU9G4ilDHDzz/). He previously threw three picks in Week 17 of his rookie season against the He threw three Sunday against the Packers, tying his career high in a single game. If the Dolphins plan to make the playoffs, they’ll need this type of defensive effort paired with Tua and the offense getting back on track. [Green Bay Packers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/packers/) snagged three straight fourth-quarter interceptions to seal a 26-20 Christmas Day victory against the [Dolphins](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/dolphins/). [Keisean Nixon](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/keisean-nixon-K6LCDQxxVoii4r0b/), who returned his first kickoff for 93 yards to the Dolphins’ 9-yard line, left early and didn’t return because of a groin injury. He’s dealt with hamstring and head injuries and now has been sidelined by a hip ailment. [Browns](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/browns/), vs. The Packers host the [Vikings](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/vikings/) next Sunday and the Lions the following weekend to finish the season.

The Packers may not have one of their best offensive players for the rest of the game. But they still went down the field to open the third quarter and tied ...

[Aaron Rodgers](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/7815/aaron-rodgers) kept the possession going with a successful QB sneak on fourth-and-1 from Green Bay’s own 31. He was shown on the FOX broadcast on the sideline without his helmet during the Packers’ drive. But they still went down the field to open the third quarter and tied the game with the Dolphins at 20-20.

The Green Bay Packers were hit with a brutal injury update to a pair of key weapons in the first half against the Miami Dolphins.

With the Packers evidently honing in on the passing attack, having registered just five rush attempts in the first half, Watson’s absence will be a game-changer for both teams. Losing Nixon is a massive blow to the special teams unit. Additionally, [rookie wide receiver Christian Watson](https://clutchpoints.com/packers-overreactions-christian-watson-week-13-bears) has been ruled out for the game.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 16 game against the Miami Dolphins.

Dillon clears concussion protocol on Tuesday](/nfl/player-news/220362/lafleur-green-bay-s-a-j-dillon-clears-concussion-protocol-on-tuesday)December 20th, 2022 [Packers release Sammy Watkins ahead of Week 15 contest](/nfl/player-news/220259/packers-release-sammy-watkins-ahead-of-week-15-contest)December 19th, 2022 [Romeo Doubs (ankle) not listed on Green Bay's Week 15 injury report](/nfl/player-news/220101/romeo-doubs-ankle-not-listed-on-green-bay-s-week-15-injury-report)December 17th, 2022 [Packers' Romeo Doubs (ankle) expected to play in Week 15](/nfl/player-news/219841/packers-romeo-doubs-ankle-expected-to-play-in-week-15)December 15th, 2022 Watson has been highly involved in the Packers' offense so far today, with 6 grabs for 49 yards. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 16 game against the Miami Dolphins.

The wide receiver, who didn't return to play in the second half vs. Miami, says he'll 'be all right'

"I'll be all right," he said. Caught up with Christian Watson as he was leaving the locker room. After the game, Watson told Packers beat writer Ryan Wood he isn't concerned with the injury.

The rookie has become the team's No. 1 receiver and had a career-high six catches against the Dolphins for 49 yards. In the five games before Sunday, Watson had ...

In the five games before Sunday, Watson had made 19 catches for 359 yards and seven touchdowns. 1 receiver and had a career-high six catches against the Dolphins for 49 yards. It’s a concern because Watson already has dealt with hamstring and head injuries this season.

The Green Bay Packers were without star rookie wide receiver Christian Watson for the conclusion of Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins. Green Bay.

[announced](https://twitter.com/packers/status/1607105192096567296) in the third quarter that Watson was ruled out with a hip injury. from marching down the field on the opening possession of the second half to tie the game after a slow start and eventually winning the game. Every touchdown but one came in the previous five games, as he has found his footing with more experience at the NFL level.

The Packers WR was forced to leave Sunday's win over the Dolphins due to a hip injury. We update you on his status and give fantasy football advice.

We should also see Watson want to exorcise the demons of Week 1 and his first career target, what could have been. Maybe Robert Tonyan sees some more targets if Watson sits, but you’d think most of the action will go to Doubs and Lazard. the rival [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.dailynorseman.com/) with playoff hopes on the line. Watson’s status will be one of the bigger injuries heading into championship week for fantasy football. Watson was forced to leave Sunday’s 26-20 win over the [Miami Dolphins](https://www.thephinsider.com/) early due to a hip injury. [Green Bay Packers](https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/) rookie WR Christian Watson has emerged as the No.

The Packers will have a close eye on the health of WR Watson, returner/CB Keisean Nixon and OL Yosh Nijman leading up to Sunday's game.

[Rasul Douglas](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/rasul-douglas-c4n6Sm4vt7wecXgN/) said of Nixon, who had a 93-yard kick return to the Dolphins’ 9-yard line Sunday. He has played 100 percent of the offensive snaps in 10 games this season, including the previous eight before the shoulder injury limited him to only 18 offensive snaps (27 percent) against the Dolphins. [Eric Rowe](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/eric-rowe-vtLInfHYKxIsGgAk/). [Darnell Savage](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/darnell-savage-YNOny1J1fd4kJnLc/) came in and did what he was supposed to do.” Nixon returned just one kick through the first seven games of the season, but he now ranks first in the league in total kick return yards (825) with 46 more than anyone else. Nixon’s absence had ripple effects on the defense, namely affording safety [Innis Gaines](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/innis-gaines-ieo97HTv4xqTKIqh/) reps in the slot, but his loss is undoubtedly felt most on special teams. He also ranks first in yards per kick return (27.5), more than half a yard greater than the second-place average. Nixon has become known for his fearlessness as a returner, a role he has thrived in that has featured him taking kicks out from the end zone. To give themselves the best chance at completing a miraculous turnaround to reach the postseason, the Packers wouldn’t mind getting back their most dangerous wide receiver, perhaps the best kick returner in the [NFL](https://theathletic.com/nfl/) and Aaron Rodgers’ stalwart strong-side protector. Without Watson, the Packers lack their most lethal vertical threat, someone who has proved capable of much more than just taking the top off a defense; he’s a capable blocker and perhaps the fastest player in any game that doesn’t also feature Dolphins wideout After catching 10 passes for 88 yards and running three times for 19 yards and a touchdown in the season’s first nine games — Watson missed three full games and chunks of three others in that stretch — the second-round pick scored eight touchdowns in four games from weeks 10 through 13. His biggest imprint came as a blocker, though, when he paved the way for running back Aaron Jones’ touchdown scamper that gave the Packers a 23-6 lead late in the third quarter.

Watson has missed time this season with hamstring and head injuries. He left in the third quarter Sunday with his hip injury, and the Packers ruled him out.

In the five games before Sunday, Watson had made 19 catches for 359 yards and seven touchdowns. 1 receiver and had a career-high six catches against the Dolphins for 49 yards. Watson has missed time this season with hamstring and head injuries.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur believes Watson, Nixon and Nijman will all be "day to day" after leaving Sunday's win over the Dolphins.

Not having Watson, Nixon or Nijman would significantly hinder the team’s chances of knocking off the NFC North champions in Week 17. None of the three returned to the field. Nijman has started 11 games at left or right tackle this season.

As Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers took down the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Day, rookie wide receiver Christian Watson was forced to exit the game ...

They will need him on the field on New Year’s day. On the ground, he has rushed for 68 yards and two rushing touchdowns on just five carries. Head coach Matt LaFleur has now provided an update on the young pass catcher.