The Green Bay Packers will visit the Chicago Bears in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Christian Watson.
Is Watson Playing in Week 16?
Watson (chest/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game at Chicago, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers’ official site reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Watson in Week 16?
There are a lot of moving pieces here, but the most important advice I can give is to keep an ear to the ground.
Christian Watson was injured on a deep pass last week, a ball that Patrick Surtain picked off while Watson hit the cold field without the ability to brace himself.
The team ended up labeling it as a chest injury and they actually sent him to the local hospital to get checked out for lung damage, but he cleared the needed steps and traveled home with the team.
He was able to avoid serious injury, though that doesn’t mean he is a lock to play on Saturday. He’s appeared in just 46 games across his four NFL seasons, so it’s not as if we have the picture of health here and as much as I hate the Green Bay WR depth chart (too many similar players without a true top threat), they are uniquely positioned to withstand an absence should they need to.
As of right now, I’ve got Watson on the wrong side of questionable and carrying too much risk to count on. That said, you will have a clear picture of his status ahead of time due to the early kickoff of this game and that helps.
It was just two weeks ago that he turned four targets into 89 yards and a pair of scores in this very matchup. That’s not to say he’s a must play should he be active, but more of a reminder that this aerial attack can have success in this critical spot.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Watson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Watson is projected to score 14.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Watson to have 4 receptions for 63 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Watson could also add 4 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Packers at Bears
The forecast for kickoff is 32 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
