Is Christian Watson Injured or Playing In Week 5? Should I Start Dontayvion Wicks For Fantasy Football?

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2024 season with arguably the deepest wide receiver room in the league. That depth will be tested on Sunday.

Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs appeared on the team's injury report this week. That's two of Green Bay's three starting wide receivers.

Below, we dive into the chances of Watson and Doubs playing in Week 5, plus who would take their place in the starting lineup.

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Is Christian Watson Playing In Week 5?

Christian Watson is a long shot to play Sunday with an ankle sprain. He's officially ruled as doubtful despite not practicing at all this week and head coach Matt LaFleur telling reporters that he'd be out "at least a week or so."

Romeo Doubs hasn't practiced either due to a personal matter. LaFleur said they were hopeful Doubs would return to the team in time to play against the Rams. He's also listed as doubtful on the official injury report.

Packers are listing WR Romeo Doubs as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs the Rams due to a personal matter and Christian Watson as doubtful due to his ankle sprain. pic.twitter.com/HXhgLvQpG5

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 4, 2024

Tight end Luke Musgrave is questionable with an ankle injury. He didn't practice all week. Jordan Love's options are diminished.

Should I Start Dontayvion Wicks For Fantasy Football In Week 5?

Dontayvion Wicks will be the direct replacement for Christian Watson and is a flex candidate in all fantasy football leagues. The 2023 fifth-round pick was the WR3 last week in place of Watson. Wicks also thrived last season when Watson was inactive.

Marvin Harrison Jr., Jameson Williams, and Jauan Jennings torched the Rams' secondary already this season. Love and Wicks shouldn't have much resistance connecting downfield. The Los Angeles defense allows the second-most points per game (28.8).

Marvin Harrison Jr. we love you pic.twitter.com/GE6a9vVabw

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 15, 2024

Bo Melton and Tucker Kraft will also see more playing time with the presumed absences of Doubs and Musgrave. Melton is a flex option in deep leagues, while Kraft ranks as a top-12 tight end in Week 5.

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