Packers' Christian Watson: Ankle Injury Thought To Be Sprain

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter when Watson caught a pass over the middle and was tackled by Bills safety Jordan Poyer.

Severity of Injury

Initial reports indicate that Watson's injury is a sprain. The severity of the sprain is not yet known, and additional tests will be conducted on Monday to determine the extent of the damage.

Impact on the Packers

Watson's injury is a significant blow to the Packers offense. He has been a key contributor this season, with 31 receptions for 392 yards and five touchdowns. His absence will likely force the Packers to rely more heavily on other receivers, such as Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb.

Watson's Status

Watson is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm the severity of the sprain. The results of the MRI will determine how long he is expected to be sidelined. If the sprain is minor, Watson could potentially return to action within a few weeks. However, if the sprain is more severe, he could miss multiple games.

Next Steps

The Packers will likely provide an update on Watson's status on Monday afternoon. The team will also need to make a decision on whether to place Watson on injured reserve, which would rule him out for at least four games.

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