The ankle injury that Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson sustained during the game against the Minnesota Vikings is expected to keep him out for at least a week, as confirmed by head coach Matt LaFleur, who stated, 'I would assume he'd probably be out most likely at least a week or so.' If placed on injured reserve, Watson would have to miss four games due to a high ankle sprain.
Despite having only five catches for 80 yards and one touchdown this season, Watson's productivity is expected to be impacted by his absence. As noted, 'most of Green Bay's receivers' numbers are down due to Love missing two games'. This highlights the challenges coupled with injuries faced by players, as well as the inconsistency in performance since Jordan Love has also just returned from injury.
Jordan Love did manage to throw for 389 yards with four touchdowns against the Vikings but struggled with accuracy, leading to three interceptions. LaFleur commented on 'Love’s inability to step into throws because of his left knee' being a potential factor affecting his performance, underlining the difficulties players face when recovering from injuries while trying to maintain form.
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