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Packers WR Christian Watson has a high-ankle sprain, but I'm told it's a mild one.

Related players: Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton, Jayden Reed

The post went on to say Watson is "unlikely" to land on IR. The post added it's really good news for both the Packers and Watson, especially considering how serious the injury initially appeared. With any time Watson is out, Doubs and Wicks should see additional snaps behind Reed at WR.

WR Christian Watson suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Related players: Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Tucker Kraft

Watson will miss multiple weeks, Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per sources. He would later add that Watson could be a candidate for IR as well. While it's bad news for Watson owners, it does bring a little clarity to the position in terms of fantasy production as the Packers are loaded at WR. Reed had a 7-139-1 line and Wicks a 5-78-2 line as the Packers needed to play come-from-behind against the Vikings in Week 4. Doubs caught four balls for 39 yards. Kraft also had a big day going for 6-53-1. Wicks is most likely to be found on your waiver wire to pick up - at the very least to stash and see if his usage continues to be what it was in Week 4.

Packers QB Jordan Love (knee) is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Vikings.

Love ends up missing just two games with his sprained MCL that he suffered at the end of Week 1. Another sign the Packers expect Love back is they did not elevate QB Sean Clifford from the practice squad. Malik Willis held his own in two starts but Love gives the Packers that extra boost. Love does have a tough matchup as the Vikings have been swarming opposing quarterbacks this season. Love currently sits as our QB13 this week.

Jordan Love was once again practicing in pads (and doling out handshakes) Thursday.

Only non-participant was OL Jordan Morgan (shoulder).

Related Players: Malik Willis

Love seems like he's trending in the right direction to suit up in Week 4, which brings a huge boost to the passing game with it. If he is back at 100% he should once again be considered a fringe QB1.

QB Jordan Love (knee) will begin the week as a limited participant in practice and remains day to day, per HC Matt LaFleur.

Related players: Malik Willis

The hope for the Packers is Love is back in action for a big divisional showdown vs. the 3-0 Vikings. Love was questionable leading up to Week 3, so there is some hope he'll be able to go in Week 4. The good news for fantasy owners is this is an early Sunday game, so there will plenty of time to adjust your fantasy lineups. The Packers may not want to give anything away, so this could be a game-time call, but hopefully we'll be able to get a better idea with this week's practice reports.

According to Matt LaFleur, Jordan Love is questionable for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.

Related Players: Malik Willis

Green Bay rolled out the perfect gameplan for Willis in Love's Week 2 absence, but we shouldn't assume the latter only gets 14 pass attempts if he's good to go for Week 3. If he's ready to suit up, mark him down as a low-end QB1 against the Titans, otherwise, keep expectations in check for all Packers pass-catchers.

Despite what was projected to be a 3-to-4 week absence due to his knee injury, there is a chance that Packers QB Jordan Love can make it back in time to start Sunday at the Titans.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if he plays this week,” said one source. “It’s definitely day-by-day like he said, and 50-50 at best right now.” But the larger point might be that, even if Love cannot make it back by Sunday, he’ll have a realistic chance to return next week at home vs. the Vikings, which would mark a two-game absence.

Related Players: Malik Willis

A "50-50" shot means we shouldn't be depending on him to start for our fantasy squads this week, but it seems like he is locked into Week 4, at the least. Great news for Love and the Packers' fantasy pieces on a whole.

Jordan Love practicing for first time since spraining his MCL in opener against Eagles. An awfully good sign for QB1’s availability this week in Tennessee.

Related Players: Malik Willis

Green Bay rolled out the perfect gameplan for Willis in Love's absence, but we shouldn't assume the latter only gets 14 pass attempts if he's good to go for Week 3. If he's ready to suit up, mark him down as a low-end QB1 against the Titans.

Packers are placing rookie RB MarShawn Lloyd on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.

Related players: Emanuel Wilson, Ellis Merriweather, Chris Brooks, Josh Jacobs

Lloyd dealt with a hamstring injury leading up to the season and has now injured his ankle enough to be placed on IR, and he'll miss the next four games. The team did sign Brooks from their practice squad but Wilson looks to be the backup to Jacobs.

Matt LaFleur says Malik Willis is Packers starting quarterback until Jordan Love returns from knee injury: "If Jordan is not cleared, then we'll start Malik, and [Sean Clifford] will be the backup."

The Packers traded for Willis right before the start of the season and he jumps over Clifford as the starter if Love is out. Love could miss up to three weeks according to reports. LaFleur did say "If Jordan is not cleared," perhaps leaving the door open for Week 2. However, that seems unlikely according to other reports and he's expected to at least miss Week 2. Willis is worth picking up in deeper leagues or in two QB or superflex leagues. He hasn't shown much in his limited time with Tennessee, but the Packers are loaded with weapons on offense and with Willis's ability to run, it makes him an interesting play if needed.