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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Christian Watson is expected to practice today on a limited basis.

“He’s improving. We’ll just see how he’s feeling out there.”

LVN and Dontayvion Wicks also likely to go today in a limited fashion.

The other DNPs yesterday likely still out.

Related Players: Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden

This is a great sign, considering how serious the injury looked immediately after the play. With how the Packers rotate all their receivers, Reed would still be in the fantasy conversation, even if Watson returns to the field. Watson himself might be a little more of a stay-away unless he's back to 100% earlier in the week; a "snap count" might be on the horizon for the deep threat.

Running back Josh Jacobs (knee) was listed as out with an injury he’s been dealing with for several weeks.

Jacobs was questionable to play in Week 15, but scored two touchdowns in the loss to the Broncos, the story pointed out. The hope is he'll play this week as well, in a short week with a game on Saturday night. However, it's a key, NFC Central division matchup with Bears. Jacobs' status will of course be worth monitoring as the week goes on.

Christian Watson left last Sunday’s loss to the Broncos with a chest injury and went to the hospital for evaluation before traveling home with the team. On Tuesday, head coach Matt LaFleur said he’s “not quite sure” about Watson’s status.

LaFleur said he will give him as much time as possible before determining if he’ll play this week, the post said. Of course, the Bears and Packers play on Saturday night, so owners will have time to adjust their lineups if they're hoping to have Watson as a starter. LaFleur added Watson has to prove functionality throughout the rest of the week. It sounds like Watson could be a game-time call.

Wide receiver Christian Watson left the game after landing hard on his left side while trying to catch a deep pass from Jordan Love in the third quarter and he was ruled out with a chest injury a short time later. Watson was able to travel back to Green Bay with the team after being evaluated at a Denver hospital.

Related players: Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Matthew Golden

The story went on to say the specifics of that evaluation haven’t been shared, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Watson avoided a major injury. The story added it's not clear if that means Watson will be available for Saturday’s road game against the Bears and more information on that front should come from the team on Monday. The early week certainly won't help, but we'll monitor the injury report this week for updates.

Brady Cook, officially, will be the Jets starting QB on Sunday. Adrian Martinez is No. 2.

Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields are both out, as expected.

Cook threw for 163 yards and two interceptions over 30 pass attempts in Week 14. We can safely leave him on waiver wires in all league sizes.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said RB Josh Jacobs (knee) likely will miss his second straight day of practice, and they will see where he’s at tomorrow.

“He’s been battling through it. We’ll see.”

Related Players: Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks

Wilson would more than likely get the RB1 treatment if Jacobs misses Week 15, and he delivered a huge 25.5-point performance last time that happened. Make sure he's not available on your waiver wires as a potential fantasy spot-start option.

The Packers activated WR Jayden Reed from injured reserve.

Reed has been out since Week 2 with foot and collarbone injuries. His foot had been bothering him since the preseason and then he injured his collarbone in Week 2, which allowed him time to get his foot healthy. Reed was limited in practice all week and, while the Packers still had one more week left in Reed’s 21-day window, they are choosing to activate him now. Expect Reed to be limited against the Bears. With the other available options, the Packers can take their time with Reed. He’s WR65 on our board.

Even though Jayden Reed is back at practice, he still has to be given final medical clearance to play.

Also said Matthew Golden (wrist) could potentially play Sunday vs. CHI.

LaFleur said: "The plan is to see where he's at by the end of the week," according to the post. Reed should be close as he returned last week and there was some hoped he'd be able to play on Thanksgiving. We may not have a better idea until later this week as far as Reed goes, however. The Packers play in a later Sunday game at home against the Bears, who currently have the top seed in the NFC.

Packers LB Quay Walker and WR Matthew Golden are inactive today vs. the Lions; CB Keisean Nixon is active.

Related Players: Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks

This locks Watson into a WR2 role with some great upside against the Lions defense. Doubs is more of a low-end WR3, but still worth fantasy consideration.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs is off the injury report and will return to action Thursday at Detroit.

Related Players: Emanuel Wilson

We might temper our expectations for a full "normal" Jacobs role after Wilson played so well in his steed. Consider Jacobs in more of an RB2, with Wilson hanging around as an RB4 role with more usage than before Jacobs' injury.