Packers without Christian Watson in Week 6 vs. Jets
The Green Bay Packers have ruled out rookie wide receiver Christian Watson for their Week 6 matchup with the New York Jets.
The Green Bay Packers will be without wide receiver Christian Watson, edge rusher Rashan Gary is a doubt to play, but quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be available in Week 6 versus the New York Jets.
According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, the Packers have ruled out Watson on their Week 6 injury report, while listing Gary as questionable to play.
Edge rusher Tipa Galeai has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Week 6 injury report: Packers without Christian Watson vs. Jets
Green Bay will miss Watson in Week 6. While he hasn’t become a go-to target for Aaron Rodgers just yet, Watson adds something to the offense with his speed. Even when the ball isn’t going his way, defenders have to respect his ability to run right past them.
Unfortunately, there is a possibility Watson could miss some time. Head coach Matt LaFleur said it’s possible they will shut him down for a while due to recurring hamstring issues.
Matt LaFleur said shutting WR Christian Watson down for an extended period of time is “certainly on the table.”
— Matt Reynoldson (@Matt_Reynoldson) October 14, 2022
He’s been dealing with a hamstring issue.
Gary’s status for Sunday remains up in the air. It will likely depend on how his toe feels in the coming days and whether the medical staff believe he isn’t at risk of making it worse.
It’s not ideal to hear Matt LaFleur use the word “concerned” about the Packers’ star edge rusher.
Matt LaFleur is "little bit concerned" about Rashan Gary's toe. He likes #Packers OLB depth, but no replacing Gary. "The guy is pretty impactful when he's out on the grass. Certainly he's a guy we want in there, and when he's not in there I think you can feel the affects of that"
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) October 14, 2022
If Gary is out, Green Bay’s pass-rush depth will be tested, especially with Galeai also out.
The Jets have a couple of injury issues of their own. Rookie edge rusher Jermaine Johnson has been ruled out of this game due to an ankle injury, while tackle Duane Brown is questionable with a shoulder injury. Something to watch.
Rashan Gary’s status will be the key story ahead of Sunday’s game.