The Green Bay Packers have a crucial Week 16 matchup against the Chicago Bears up next on their schedule for the 2025 NFL season. This represents an important contest in the race for the NFC North division title, so their most recent injury report is concerning. Here’s the latest update on some of the key players listed this week, including Josh Jacobs and Christian Watson.
Which Key Players Are on the Packers’ Injury Report for Week 16?
The Packers’ injury report for Week 16 is loaded with key players ahead of their important matchup against the Bears. The game will be played on Saturday, and as it gets closer, more recent updates on their potential availability have been surfacing. Here’s the latest on some of the biggest names.
Jayden Reed
Jayden Reed missed practice on Wednesday, but it was reportedly due to a non-injury-related issue. He is expected to play this week upon his return from a personal matter.
Christian Watson
Watson is listed on the Week 16 injury report with shoulder and chest issues after being forced out of their game early last week. He was unable to practice on Tuesday but did log a limited session on Wednesday, so his availability is likely to be questionable this week.
Josh Jacobs
Jacobs has yet to practice this week, and according to head coach Matt LaFleur, per Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman, he is not expected to be on the practice field again on Thursday. This puts his status in serious jeopardy as he manages knee and ankle injuries. He ranks 13th among all running backs in PFSN’s Impact Rankings for this season, so his potential availability is crucial.
Zach Tom
Zach Tom has also been unable to practice in Week 16 so far as he deals with back and knee injuries. Schneidman reported that he is expected to join Jacobs on the DNP list for Thursday’s practice, their final official session before their game against the Bears.
Josh Jacobs and Zach Tom won’t practice again today, LaFleur said. They’ll have up until inactives. Last official practice today before flying to Chicago tomorrow.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 18, 2025
Evan Williams
Evan Williams is “probably out” in Week 16 for the Packers, according to Schneidman. He’s apparently unlikely to overcome his knee injury in time for the game.
LaFleur said there will be guys ruled out later today. Wouldn’t tell us who yet. My guess is at least Watson and Jacobs will be questionable and both will play. Evan Williams probably out. Zach Tom idk.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 18, 2025
Lukas Van Ness
Lukas Van Ness is one of many Packers defenders who may need to step up now that Micah Parsons is out for the rest of the season. He increased his practice activity after being unavailable on Tuesday with a foot injury, so he has a realistic chance of playing this week.
