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Christian Watson Injury Update: Packers WR Taken to Hospital with Chest Injury
Christian Watson was taken to a local hospital after a chest injury, and Will Lee III was carted off with a hamstring injury on the same play.
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, during Thursday Night Football, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson and Carolina Panthers cornerback Will Lee sustained injuries on the same play in the second quarter.
Watson landed hard on the ball after his 53-yard reception, while Lee injured his left hamstring while in coverage during the collision.
The Packers initially listed Watson as questionable with a chest injury before transporting him via ambulance to a local hospital for "precautionary testing," Amazon sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung reported.
Lee was carted to the locker room and ruled doubtful to return with a hamstring injury, deepening Carolina's cornerback crisis with three already on injured reserve.
Before his exit, Watson recorded six catches for 100 yards, bringing his season total to 695 receiving yards, as the Packers held a 13-10 lead.