Christian Watson Will Be Limited Thursday

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) will be limited in Thursday's practice after he missed Wednesday's session, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Watson didn't play at all in the second half of the Christmas Day win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 16, but he still managed to catch six of a season-high-tying eight targets for 49 yards. The 23-year-old second-rounder has been quarterback Aaron Rodgers' favorite target in the second half of the season, so he should have a big role in another must-win game this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings if he's able to play. Returning to practice on Thursday is a good sign. If Watson doesn't eventually get cleared, Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs would see more targets, as well as veteran slot man Randall Cobb.