Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson is "unlikely" to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Watson injured his knee against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night,

Despite head coach Matt LaFleur providing an encouraging update on wide receiver Christian Watson's knee injury earlier in the week, the former NDSU star is not expected to be on the field when the Packers face the Vikings.

The Packers would like to have Christian Watson back for their game against the Vikings, but it's more vital to get him healthy long-term.

Packers WR Christian Watson didn’t practice this week, but Matt LaFleur left the door open to him playing Sunday against the Vikings.

The Green Bay Packers returned rookie defensive back Javon Bullard to the practice field on Thursday but were without receiver Christian Watson to start on-field prep for the Minnesota Vikings in

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson avoided a serious knee injury in Monday night's playoff-clinching win against the New Orleans Saints. Watson was injured in the second quarter of

Watson ranks first in the NFL over the last five weeks in yards per catch, averaging a whopping 29.8 yards per reception.

Christian Watson departed Monday night's game against the New Orleans Saints with a leg injury following a big first down run. He returned but the Packers wide receiver appeared to aggravate the injury later in the game.