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Watson Exits Packers-Panthers Thursday Night Game With Injury
Packers receiver Christian Watson left Thursday's game against the Panthers after a second-quarter collision. He was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary chest testing.
- 6 catches for 100 yards before Watson left the game.
- 595 receiving yards and six touchdowns led Green Bay before Thursday.
- Panthers cornerback Will Lee was carted off and ruled out with a hamstring injury.
- 20-6 Packers lead at halftime, with Golden catching a touchdown.
Why it matters: Green Bay's offense depends on Jordan Love's arm. The Packers rank 32nd in rushing at 59.9 yards per game.
- Matthew Golden was listed questionable with shoulder and foot injuries.
- Savion Williams and Bo Melton are the next receivers by snap count.
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11 sources · 49 articles · 46% Center coverage
Center coverage, 5 sources: The center frames the game as a short-week trap for a pass-dependent Packers team managing receiver injuries.
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Right coverage, 4 sources: The right focuses on Watson's in-game injury and on how fans can stream the game.
New York Post2hChristian Watson explains his whirlwind, roundtrip hospital visit: 'I was spitting a little blood'Fox News3hPackers top Panthers, Brewers storm Lambeau and Christian Watson returns from hospitalDaily Mail5hPackers star Christian Watson taken to hospital with suspected chest injury after huge hit against PanthersOutKick16hPanthers vs Packers Thursday Night Football Week 8 preview points to a low-scoring affair
What’s next: The Packers have not given an update on Watson's condition after the hospital visit.
- Green Bay entered 4-3 and fourth in the NFC North, behind the 6-0 Vikings.
- How serious is Watson's chest injury, and will he miss time?
- Can Golden stay healthy through the shoulder and foot injuries?
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