Watson's injury occurred at the end of a 14-yard end-around run in the second quarter. Saints defensive backs Alontae Taylor and Kool-Aid McKinstry landed on Watson as he went out of bounds on the Packers sideline. Watson received brief medical attention and missed the remainder of that drive but returned on the next possession. He played seven more plays after the injury, including four in the third quarter before he was done for the night.
We got good news on him," Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. "So [it was] more just a bruise. It was when the guy fell on him on the sideline. When asked whether Watson could play against the Vikings, LaFleur said: "Potentially." "You still gotta be able to function," LaFleur said. "So, we'll see how he practices this week and see where we're at.
Watson ranked just sixth on the team with 29 catches but is second in receiving yards with 620 and has an eye-popping 21.4-yard average per reception. He's made significant contributions despite the challenges of injuries impacting the Packers' roster.
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