Deadspin: Packers WR Christian Watson leaves by ambulance after chest injury
Watson taken for tests
Watson left Green Bay’s Thursday night home game against Carolina with a chest injury and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for testing. Prime Video showed him climbing into the ambulance after he had walked to the locker room at Lambeau Field.
The Packers initially listed the wide receiver as questionable to return. The team later said he was going to the hospital for precautionary testing.
Injury followed long catch
The fifth-year player was hurt midway through the second quarter while catching a 53-yard pass from Jordan Love. Watson landed hard as he secured the ball. Carolina cornerback Will Lee III also appeared to hurt his hamstring on the play.
Packers extend their lead
Green Bay scored on the ensuing drive when Josh Jacobs ran for a 1-yard touchdown, taking a 13-10 lead. Later in the period, Love connected with Matthew Golden for a 24-yard touchdown, making it 20-10.
Before leaving, Watson had six catches on seven targets for 100 yards. On the season, he had 40 receptions for 695 yards and six touchdowns.
Key points
- Christian Watson was taken to a hospital for precautionary tests after a chest injury.
- He caught six passes for 100 yards before leaving the game.
- The Packers led Carolina 20-10 later in the second quarter.