Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers: Sunday night NFL match: Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Will Christian Watson play after ACL injury?
Watson hasn’t played since tearing the ACL in his right knee in Green Bay’s 2024 regular-season finale. He returned to practice three weeks ago and said he believes he is ready to return this week.
“I think I could have played last week, to be honest,” Watson said on Wednesday. “But obviously I have to make sure I listen to everyone’s opinion on everything and be as smart as possible about it.”
Watson caught 29 passes for 620 yards and two touchdowns last season. He ranked second in the NFL in yards per catch among players with at least 25 receptions.
The 2022 second-round pick out of North Dakota State has 98 catches for 1,653 yards and 14 touchdowns in three seasons. He also has two scoring runs.
In other moves, the Packers promoted linebacker Arron Mosby from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game and released tight end Ben Sims. Sims appeared in three games and played primarily on special teams. He has eight career catches for 63 yards and a touchdown.
FAQ
Q1. Which teams are playing on Sunday night?
A1. The Green Bay Packers are the Pittsburgh Steelers playing on Sunday Night.
Q2. Will Christian Watson play on Sunday night?
A2. Christian Watson will play on Sunday night.
