Team news: Green Bay Packers

LaFleur offered an update on Christian Watson’s condition at his Tuesday press conference and it was a relatively positive one. LaFleur said that Watson suffered a knee bruise and that he may be able to play against the Vikings on Sunday.

We speculated earlier today - based on reports - it may not be looking good for Watson for Week 17 and maybe even beyond, but this report certainly changes that outlook. Owners will still have to monitor his status this week. He may end up being a game-time call, which could affect fantasy lineups, especially with games set for Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday this week.

The Packers got an easy win on Monday night. But it didn’t come without a dark cloud.

Receiver Christian Watson left with a knee injury. More will be learned on Tuesday as to its severity.

“There’s some concern there, certainly,” coach Matt LaFleur said after the game, via Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. “We’re going to get some more testing done tomorrow. Hopefully, I’ll have an answer for you tomorrow.” Watson did return to the game and even ran a long route downfield that was incomplete. He then left for good. The Packers play in the late window Sunday in a key game at the Vikings so we'll have to monitor the practice reports, but the level of concern could mean Watson won't be available for Week 17.

Rizzi said Alvin Kamara’s injury was more significant than thought. He said it does not look great for this week.

Related Players: Kendre Miller, Jamaal Williams, Jordan Mims

Kendre Miller should get a ton of run here in Week 16, which puts him squarely on fantasy radars as a fringe RB2/3.

Darren Rizzi said Alvin Kamara's injury is a groin abductor type of situation.

Related players: Kendre Miller

The post went on to say that Kamara said it felt minor and he felt it on the touchdown catch. The post added Kamara is going to continue to go through tests. Terrell added in her post that when was asked if it was minor, Rizzi said he wasn't going to make a medical declaration. Owners should realize the Saints have no reason to rush Kamara back this season so it's possible the team plays it safe with him this week, sitting at 5-9 on the season. If Miller is on your waiver wire he should be added as he would likely take over as the RB1 if Kamara can't play. Unfortunately for owners, the Saints play on Monday night in Week 16 at the Packers so if Kamara is a game-time call, it may complicate roster decisions.

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur told reporters today that WR Romeo Doubs and S Evan Williams now have cleared concussion protocol.

Related Players: Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton

Even if Doubs missed this week, it's still nearly impossible to know where the ball is going to go in this passing offense. Doubs makes for a boom/bust WR4, with Reed coming in as a boom/bust WR3.

It's hard to get the ball when you play only 25 snaps like Jayden Reed did against the Lions. That followed the Thanksgiving win over Miami, when Reed played 36 of the 54 offensive plays the Packers ran.

In fact, since Reed's five-catch, 113-yard performance in the Week 9 loss to the Lions at Lambeau Field, he has totaled 73 yards receiving on eight catches in four games, including the zero-catch game against Detroit last week.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was quoted on the story as saying the Lions were daring them to throw the ball and the team didn't want to get into that kind of game. So, the Packers continued to run the ball, and used a bigger, two-TE personnel formation. As the story pointed out, when that happens, it's typical for the slot WR to leave the field, which was Reed. In the story, LeFleur admitted the team could have done a better job of trying to get Reed more involved. Now the question for fantasy owners is, as we enter the playoffs, will there be an over-correction, where the Packers look to force-feed Reed the ball. It will be tough to trust Reed in lineups based on his lack of production over the last several weeks. The Packers have a Sunday night game at Seattle in Week 15.

These Packers are off the injury report and expected to play Thursday night: RB Josh Jacobs (calf), DL Kenny Clark (rest), TE John FitzPatrick (back), OL Elgton Jenkins (knee), C Josh Myers(pectoral), tackle Rasheed Walker (knee) and DL Colby Wooden(shoulder).

Related Players: Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks

The Packers are content to run the peak-years Josh Jacobs into the ground, and we should do the same in our Fake Football lineups. With 20-25 opportunities in the mix on any given week, there's no reason to consider Jacobs anything but an RB1.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said while Romeo Doubs is still in the concussion protocol, he has progressed to the point where he could possibly play.

The Packers are hoping to get Doubs back for Thursday Night Football in what is a huge game against the Lions. Hopefully Doubs continues to progress and we'll continue to monitor his practice status as the week goes on.

Saints coach Darren Rizzi said team is expected to open the practice window for both RB Kendre Miller and WR Bub Means this week as they're eligible to return from IR.

Related players: Alvin Kamara

Another beat reporter, Ross Jackson, went on add in a post on X that Miller will get a clean slate and it's "all gas, no brakes" when Miller gets back. With the Saints not going anywhere, the return of Miller could eat into Kamara's workload. Taysom Hill is out for the season, so Kamara may get an extra crack at the end zone now and then, but it's probably worth it for the Saints to get more looks at Miller to close out the season. It's just something for Kamara owners to keep in mind once Miller is back on the field.