Christian Watson popped up on the Green Bay Packers' injury report as questionable after their final day of practice this week.
But before the Packers take on the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night, it's important to note that Watson's addition isn't necessarily what it seems.
Watson wasn't actually added as a non-participant Thursday due to injury. It was because of illness.
The Packers have seemed to have a cold going around the locker room, and Watson was the latest to get it.
Given that his non-participation day was Thursday, Watson had two days to heal up before the Packers take on the Ravens on Saturday night.
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Clearly, an illness can be a little unpredictable. The inactives report comes out at 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. CT) and will give the final answer on whether Watson is playing.
But a midweek illness is likely much more manageable than a midweek injury.
Watson is a clutch target for the Packers, who will want their best wide receivers on the field to help backup QB Malik Willis. Jordan Love has already been ruled out with his concussion.
The Packers have already clinched a playoff spot, which takes some weight off their shoulders. But they can still move up the seed positioning with a couple wins to close the regular season, and they'd love to have Watson out there to help them do that.
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