Green Bay Packers News

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night, reports Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Watson is ready to make his season debut, but due to the sensitive nature of a hamstring injury, the Packers will likely remain cautious and install a snap count Thursday night. Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and Luke Musgrave will have fewer targets available with Watson active. numberFire's models project Watson ($11,500) for 9.5 FanDuel points on the single-game slate Thursday, with a team-high 6.8 targets, 4.0 receptions, and 56.5 receiving yards. The Lions' pass defense is 16th through three weeks, based on our opponent-adjusted NEP model, and they are 10th in FanDuel points allowed per game to opposing wide receivers.

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night, reports Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Jones is ready to return after sitting out the last two games with a hamstring injury. Pelissero said Jones should be able to handle a full workload, barring any setbacks. AJ Dillon will revert to backup duty after struggling to produce as a starter while Jones was out. Prior to leaving early in Week 1, Jones racked up 25.7 FanDuel points on 28 snaps, with 11 touches for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns. He has a $13,500 salary on the single-game slate Thursday. The Lions' run defense is 11th through three weeks, based on our opponent-adjusted NEP model.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Week 4 against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. Watson said he expects to make his season debut at home after missing the start of the year with a hamstring injury. Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks could see a downtick in playing time if Watson is active. Luke Musgrave might also be impacted by fewer targets. numberFire's models project Watson ($11,500) for 9.5 FanDuel points on the single-game slate Thursday, with a team-high 6.8 targets, 4.0 receptions, and 56.5 receiving yards. The Lions' pass defense is 16th through three weeks, based on our opponent-adjusted NEP model, and they are 10th in FanDuel points allowed per game to opposing wide receivers.

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) is questionable for Week 4 against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. Jones was listed as limited on the estimated practice reports this week and he will likely be a game-time call on Thursday. The three-down back missed the past two weeks and AJ Dillon failed to capitalize on the expanded opportunity. Dillon and Patrick Taylor will likely move back to reserve roles if Jones is cleared to play. Prior to leaving early in Week 1, Jones racked up 25.7 FanDuel points on 28 snaps, with 11 touches for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns. He has a $13,500 salary on the single-game slate Thursday. The Lions' run defense is 11th through three weeks, based on our opponent-adjusted NEP model.

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) was limited at practice on Tuesday ahead of Week 3's game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. Jones logged another limited practice on Tuesday as he looks to return to action for the first time since injuring his hamstring in Week 1. There is optimism in Green Bay that Jones will be active on Thursday, but that is not official. Wednesday's practice report will provide more information, including Jones' official injury designation. Jones' current Week 3 projection includes 33.9 rushing yards, 11.5 receiving yards, 0.31 total touchdowns, and 7.0 FanDuel points. His salary is $7,500.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) expects to play in Week 4's game against the Detroit Lions. After missing three games with a hamstring injury, Watson told the media he plans to play when asked if he would be available on Thursday night. Expect Romeo Doubs and Jaylen Reed to see increased snaps if Watson is unable to suit up versus a Detroit defense allowing 51.4 FanDuel points per game to receivers this season.