<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-matthew-golden-christian-watson-good-to-go-vs-steelers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers’ Matthew Golden, Christian Watson good to go vs. Steelers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Packers-WR-Matthew-Golden-celebrating-with-Jordan-Love.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Packers’ Matthew Golden, Christian Watson good to go vs. Steelers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-26T08:18:47-07:00">October 26th, 8:18am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-26T08:37:48-07:00">October 26th, 8:37am</time><address><a>Gerard Angelo Samillano</a>Gerard Angelo Samillano is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, with his focus primarily on the NBA, NFL, MLB and NCAA Football. When he's not writing for CP, Gerard can often be seen playing VALORANT or playing pick-up basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1982460765123620946" rel="noopener">will be at close to full strength</a> in their Week 8 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Facing off against Aaron Rodgers this week, Jordan Love will have almost all of his pass catchers available. Matthew Golden will be available to play after suffering a hip injury. Meanwhile, Christian Watson is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-huge-christian-watson-move-steelers-matchup">set to make his season debut this week</a>, per Ian Rapoport.</p><p>“#Packers WR Matthew Golden, listed as questionable with a hip injury, is expected to play today,” Rapoport posted. “He’ll join Christian Watson, who was activated Saturday from PUP and will play.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-matthew-golden-hype-train-driven-2-key-factors">Golden, the Packers’ first-round pick this season</a>, popped up on the injury report with a hip injury. He played in their last game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7, catching all four of his targets for 37 yards. While he’s yet to find the end zone this seaosn, Golden has been a pretty solid addition to the Packers’ offensive attack this season.</p><p>Watson, meanwhile, will be making his season debut this season. He suffered a torn ACL in the final game of the 2024 season, but has made a shockingly fast return to the field. He had 620 receiving yards last season, and he figures to be another prominent name in the Packers’ passing game this season.</p><p>Watson and Golden will join Romeo Doubs, Dontavion Wicks, and Tucker Kraft as the Packers’ primary pass-catchers this season. Green Bay is also not operating at full strength, as their WR1 Jayden Reed is still on the injured reserve list. Regardless, with head coach Matt LaFleur’s schemes, every wide receiver should be able to eat.</p><p>The Packers will be facing off against an awfully familiar foe. Rodgers was the face of Green Bay for most of the 2010s and the early 2020s. Now, he’s leading the Steelers to an early divison lead. It’s a faceoff between student and master as Jordan Love takes on his former mentor.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Matthew Golden, Christian Watson good to go vs. Steelers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-huge-christian-watson-move-steelers-matchup');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers make huge Christian Watson move before Steelers game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Packers-WR-Christian-Watson-makes-a-big-play.jpg"><figcaption>Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Packers make huge Christian Watson move before Steelers game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-25T12:32:24-07:00">October 25th, 12:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-25T13:18:08-07:00">October 25th, 1:18pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Despite being without multiple key contributors, the Green Bay Packers (4-1-1) boast a top-10 scoring offense and are currently in first place in the NFC North. One of those missing players is making his return. The team is <a href="https://x.com/packers/status/1982162753533165786" rel="noopener">activating fourth-year wide receiver</a> Christian Watson from the injured reserve, per its official X account, and could play him <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/biggest-matchup-packers-must-exploit-week-8-clash-steelers">versus the Pittsburgh Steelers</a> (4-2) this Sunday night.</p><p>The talented yet frequently unhealthy pass-catcher suffered a torn ACL in January and was subsequently unavailable for the Packers’ NFC Wild Card showdown with the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. He is hoping to make up for lost time and do his part to strengthen Green Bay’s title aspirations.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-green-bay-releasing-tight-end-christian-watson">The Packers cleared room on their roster</a> Saturday morning, leading many to believe that Watson was on his way back. His presence adds a new dynamic to a Jordan Love-led offense that has been working with an undermanned pass-catching group during the first half of the campaign. Alongside team receptions leader Romeo Doubs, team receiving yards leader Tucker Kraft and promising rookie Matthew Golden, the returning Watson aims to remind everyone of his big-play prowess.</p><p>The 6-foot-4 wideout has recorded 98 catches for 1,653 yards (16.9 yards per reception) and 14 touchdowns in 38 games with Green Bay. He is highly impactful when active. Unfortunately, fans have not seen as much of him as they would prefer. Following a fluky ACL injury, perhaps Christian Watson will be able to stay on the field and help the Packers vie for greatness.</p><p>Love is already performing like one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL through six games, posting a 69.3 completion percentage and throwing for 1,438 yards and 10 touchdowns (only two interceptions). What will he do with another explosive playmaker in the fold? The Cheeseheads cannot wait to find out.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers make huge Christian Watson move before Steelers game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-green-bay-releasing-tight-end-christian-watson');   ga('set', 'title', 'What Packers releasing tight end could mean for Christian Watson');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Packers-wide-receiver-Christian-Watson-in-2024.jpg"><figcaption>Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin</figcaption></figure><h1>What Packers releasing tight end could mean for Christian Watson</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-25T08:34:50-07:00">October 25th, 8:34am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-25T08:34:50-07:00">October 25th, 8:34am</time><address><a>Gerard Angelo Samillano</a>Gerard Angelo Samillano is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, with his focus primarily on the NBA, NFL, MLB and NCAA Football. When he's not writing for CP, Gerard can often be seen playing VALORANT or playing pick-up basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-christian-watson-hints-week-8-availability">Green Bay Packers have long been waiting for Christian Watson’s return</a>. Watson has been out since the start of the season after suffering a season-ending injury last season. While the Packers have been solid with their “WR1 by committee” approach, having a solid WR1 option in Watson could help consolidate things on offense for them.</p><p>Now, the Packers’ latest move seems to potentially hint at an imminent return for Christian Watson. Rob Demovsky reported that Green Bay is releasing tight end Ben Sims. The Packers insider <a href="https://x.com/RobDemovsky/status/1982084114770530697" rel="noopener">then proceeded to explain why this move will lead</a> to Watson’s return to the field soon.</p><p>“The Packers are releasing TE Ben Sims, per source,” Demovsky posted on X. “That likely means they’re activating WR Christian Watson off PUP and keeping two kickers at least for another week.”</p><p>Watson suffered a brutal ACL injury in the final week of the 2024 NFL season. He’s been one of the better wide receivers for the Packers last season, ranking third in receiving yards (620) last season. His pass-catching was a bit shaky (29 catches on 53 targets), but his ability to rip a big play helped the Packers’ success last season.</p><p>With leading wide receiver Jayden Reed still out with an injury, Watson has a legitimate chance to crack the top of the Packers’ wide receiver rotation. Romeo Doubs and rookie Matthew Golden have been competing for targets, with Dontayvion Wicks not far behind. The tight ends have also gotten some love, with Tucker Craft in particular being the standout TE amongst the bunch. No one has fully taken over the WR1 role for Green Bay, leaving room for Watson to get that opportunity.</p><p>Should the Packers activate Watson, he should be good to go for their<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-jordan-love-shrugging-magnitude-clash-aaron-rodgers"> Sunday Night tilt against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road. </a></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

What Packers releasing tight end could mean for Christian Watson

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-christian-watson-hints-week-8-availability');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers’ Christian Watson hints at Week 8 availability — ‘That’s my plan’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Christian-Watson-i.jpg"><figcaption>Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Packers’ Christian Watson hints at Week 8 availability — ‘That’s my plan’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-23T01:14:56-07:00">October 23rd, 1:14am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-23T01:14:56-07:00">October 23rd, 1:14am</time><address><a>Abdullah Imran</a>Abdullah Imran works as an Associate Editor for All Sports at ClutchPoints. He’s been a sports fan his entire life and enjoys writing about every sport. He has spent three years in sports journalism and loves analyzing games. In his free time, he very much enjoys binge-watching shows and playing video games.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Green Bay Packers wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/christian-watsons-instant-reaction-to-returning-to-packers-practice-for-1st-time-in-2025">Christian Watson is closing in on his season debut</a> after missing the first six games of the 2025 season. Watson has been rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered in Week 18 of the 2024 season against the Chicago Bears, which ended his previous campaign. He spent the entirety of training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.</p><p>The 26-year-old began his 21-day practice window on October 6 and has participated in three consecutive weeks of team practices. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Watson was optimistic about suiting up <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-bold-predictions-revenge-game-packers-week-8-2025">for Sunday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8</a>.</p><p>“That’s my plan,” Watson said on Wednesday, according to Zach Kruse of the Packers Wire. “I say that every week. Obviously, leave it up to the trainers. But my goal and my plan is to play this week.”</p><p>Green Bay must activate Watson by 3 p.m. Sunday; otherwise, he would revert to injured reserve.</p><p>Watson’s <a href="https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/10/22/packers-wr-christian-watson-my-goal-and-my-plan-is-to-play-this-week-vs-steelers/86844409007/" rel="noopener">potential return comes</a> at a pivotal time for the Packers’ receiving corps. Jayden Reed remains on injured reserve after foot surgery and a broken collarbone, and Dontayvion Wicks has missed the last two games due to a calf injury, including being a non-participant in Wednesday’s practice.</p><p>Veteran Romeo Doubs leads the team with 24 catches for 306 yards and four touchdowns, while tight end Tucker Kraft has 23 receptions for 326 yards and four scores. Rookie Matthew Golden has mainly played a slot role without a touchdown reception yet.</p><p>Adding Watson would enhance the offense with his size, speed, and deep-threat ability. In 2024, Watson averaged 21.4 yards per catch and 17.8 yards per target, totaling 29 receptions for 620 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Several other Packers were limited in Wednesday’s practice, including offensive linemen Aaron Banks (groin) and Zach Tom (back), running back Josh Jacobs (calf), and safety Xavier McKinney (ankle/knee). Defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt returned on a limited basis after missing two games with a knee injury.</p><p>While Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium turf has been a concern <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-aaron-rodgers-calls-out-acrisure-stadiums-borderline-unplayable-field">following complaints earlier this month</a>, Watson expressed no hesitation about returning on the field. If activated, he could provide quarterback Jordan Love with a crucial weapon in the Packers’ passing attack, particularly as the team looks to regain consistency on offense.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Christian Watson hints at Week 8 availability — ‘That’s my plan’

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-jordan-love-wants-everybody-know-no-slowpoke">Green Bay Packers prepare for their Week 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals</a>, head coach Matt LaFleur <a href="https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/1978856469358321993" rel="noopener">offered a key update</a> on wide receiver Christian Watson, who has been sidelined since suffering a major knee injury late last season.</p><p>LaFleur told The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman via X, formerly known as Twitter, that Watson’s potential return remains uncertain but added that the wideout has made strong progress in practice.</p><p>“Matt LaFleur said ‘we’ll see’ when asked if Christian Watson will debut on Sunday,” Schneidman reported. “Said he looks ‘great’ in 11-on-11 stuff.”</p><p>The 26-year-old receiver has spent most of the 2025 season <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-christian-watson-returns-to-practice-after-acl-injury-recovery">recovering from a torn ACL sustained in the Packers’ 2024 season finale</a> against the Chicago Bears. Watson opened the year on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list before being designated to return to practice last week, marking an important step in his recovery process.</p><p>A second-round pick in 2022, Watson has been an explosive playmaker when healthy but has battled injuries throughout his career. His combination of size and speed has made him a dangerous deep threat in Green Bay’s offense, though his availability has often limited his overall production.</p><h2><b>Matt LaFleur says Packers WR Christian Watson’s Week 7 status vs. Cardinals remains uncertain</b></h2><p>In 2024, Watson appeared in 15 games and recorded 29 receptions on 53 targets for 620 yards, averaging 21.4 yards per catch with two touchdowns and one fumble lost. He also contributed 23 rushing yards on four carries, showcasing his versatility as both a receiver and occasional gadget option.</p><p>The Packers (3-1-1) enter Sunday’s contest looking to secure their second consecutive win after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-matt-lafleur-provides-injury-update-on-2-key-players">defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 27-18 in Week 6</a>. Green Bay has won three of its last four games and continues to build rhythm offensively behind quarterback Jordan Love. Watson’s potential return could provide a significant boost to a passing attack that has relied on Romeo Doubs, Tucker Kraft, and Matthew Golden during his absence.</p><p>The Cardinals (2-4) enter the matchup on a four-game losing streak, coming off a 31-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Quarterback Kyler Murray missed that game with a foot injury and remains uncertain for Week 7, which could leave Arizona short-handed on offense once again.</p><p>Kickoff between the Packers and Cardinals is set for Sunday, Oct. 19, at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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