Packers' Christian Watson Game Status for Week 6 Revealed

By

James Brizuela is a contributing sports writer located in Los Angeles. His focus is on Comics, Comic Book Movies, Video Games, NFL, and MMA. He has in-depth knowledge of the NFL as a whole, having been a fan for over 30 years, and covering the sports over the last six years. He also knows the ins and outs of the comics world, becoming an editor while covering everything DC and beyond on Comic Book Resources, Giant Freakin Robot, and Inside the Magic. James joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written NFL content for Sports Illustrated. He is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside. You can get in touch with James by emailing, j.brizuela@newsweek.com. You can find him at X @james_brizuela. 


Writers Page
Contributing Writer
Trust Project Icon Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.

The Green Bay Packers are set to take on the Arizona Cardinals in an important NFC conference matchup. The Cardinals can be a sneaky tough team, but the Packers just got great news on their star receiver that can help the offense trick Arizona's defense even more.

More news: Colts' Michael Pittman Jr Will Surprisingly be Active After Suffering Significant Injury

According to Ian Rapoport, "#Packers WR Christian Watson, dealing with a low-ankle sprain, is active today for Green Bay. A big lift."

Star wide receiver Christian Watson has been dealing with a low ankle sprain, which was leading to his not being ready to suit up. However, it appears Watson has healed enough to allow him to play in Week 6.

Packers WR Christian Watson
INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 6: Wide receiver Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, at SoFi Stadium on October... Brooke Sutton/Getty Images

Watson's ankle has kept him out of really getting going in 2024. So far through five games, Watson has only secured five targets, 80 yards, and one touchdown. His best game so far came in Week 4, when he secured 67 yards on two receptions.

Watson has proven that he can be a strong deep threat option for quarterback Jordan Love. Hopefully, Watson can overcome his ankle injury enough to ensure he remains healthy for the rest of the season.

The Packers are currently 3-2 in the NFC North and are a couple of games behind the outstanding Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have remained undefeated through five games and remain the only other undefeated team next to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Considering no one saw the Vikings coming, the Packers will need to put together some big wins to keep pace with their divisional rivals. This is assuming the Vikings remain on this tear they are currently on.

The Packers getting Watson back is huge, but the team also announced that Jaire Alexander will be back in the lineup as well.

Alexanders is one of the best corners in the game, but he has been dealing with a groin injury that could have kept him out for more than one game. Thankfully for the Packers' secondary, he has also been made active.

More news: Star NFL Defender Takes Shot at Tom Brady, Says Drew Brees is GOAT

The Packers are proving to be a tough team in 2024, but they will need to make sure they beat the less competitive teams in the NFL to ensure they are a real playoff contender. So far, Green Bay has lost to the Philadelphia Eagles and Vikings.

A Packers win on Sunday will go a long way in terms of proving the team is a threat in the NFC, and they can somehow catch the red-hot Vikings.

For more on the Packers, head to Newsweek Sports.

Request Reprint & Licensing Submit Correction View Editorial & AI Guidelines

Top stories

About the writer

James Brizuela is a contributing sports writer located in Los Angeles. His focus is on Comics, Comic Book Movies, Video Games, NFL, and MMA. He has in-depth knowledge of the NFL as a whole, having been a fan for over 30 years, and covering the sports over the last six years. He also knows the ins and outs of the comics world, becoming an editor while covering everything DC and beyond on Comic Book Resources, Giant Freakin Robot, and Inside the Magic. James joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written NFL content for Sports Illustrated. He is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside. You can get in touch with James by emailing, j.brizuela@newsweek.com. You can find him at X @james_brizuela. 


Writers Page

James Brizuela is a contributing sports writer located in Los Angeles. His focus is on Comics, Comic Book Movies, Video ... Read more