ACL injuries can take athletes out for months, and a torn one could cost years, and that is what happened to Christian Watson, who tore his ACL and was placed on the injured reserve by the Green Bay Packers for several months now. The question is, when will he be back?
Watson, who had been back practicing with the team since Week 6, has not been back yet, even as fans were expecting him to return on Week 7. The Packers are pretty banged up right now, and a Christian Watson return could be some good news for a team battered with so many injuries needs at the moment.
What Happened to Christian Watson?
Watson suffered an ACL injury back in January, as the Packers played their last game of the 2024 regular season. The team had a bye week earlier in October, and it certainly helped the wide receiver recover, as he has been back in practice but has only been doing individual drills to get himself back on his toes.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has noted on Week 6 that the wide receiver looked “pretty damn good” at practice but also confirmed that they will not have him play that week. They were optimistic that he would play around Week 7, but he was listed questionable and ultimately did not play.
Is Christian Watson Playing Week 8?
For now, the Packers have not yet updated the status for Christian Watson, as he is still listed as out. The team may still be waiting to see if he has gotten better, as he has already missed nine months of action due to the injury. Still, this is a torn ACL, one of the most serious injuries an athlete can get, so the team may be taking extra precautions.
Overall, the Packers seem very optimistic of his return, though when that return is has not been officially confirmed as of writing.
Christian Watson Fantasy Outlook
For now, the team itself are employing a wait-and-see approach as they do not want Watson reinjuring his ACL. Fantasy managers should also take up that stance for now and sit him out or not pick him up yet.
However, once his status is confirmed, picking him up would be a good move, as he has produced solid numbers for the Packers last year. For now, his return should be regarded as “soon.”
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