Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson is “unlikely” to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Watson injured his knee against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, didn’t practice this week and was listed as questionable to play in Week 17. While coach Matt LaFleur left the door open for Watson to play despite not practicing, the injury — a bone bruise on his knee — is expected to keep him out for the NFC North showdown in Minneapolis.
Without Watson, the Packers will go into Sunday with Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks as the top three wide receivers, and the possibility of Bo Melton handling more snaps in a complementary role.