Christian Watson is limited at practice Wednesday (rib)

Questionable, limited practice Wednesday (rib). Fantasy football: Watson practised in limited fashion Wednesday after suffering a broken rib against Carolina…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 4, 2026

Christian Watson practised in a limited capacity Wednesday with a rib injury. He suffered a broken rib in last Thursday's win over Carolina, requiring a hospital visit for imaging after coughing up blood, then returned to that game. The Packers' passing game coordinator said he is sore but doing great and will try everything to play Sunday against New England.

Watson is listed questionable, so check the inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff Sunday. A limited practice is not a guarantee he plays. Over his last 3 games he has averaged 9.8 half-PPR points a game on a 22% target share and 73% of snaps, scoring 3.9 half-PPR points a game below what his usage predicts, so his role is worth more than his recent points. This week he faces New England, who allow 27.8 half-PPR points a game to receivers, the 11th most of 32.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Christian Watson

Watson caught 8 passes for 113 yards on 10 targets against Carolina in Week 8, good for 13.3 half-PPR points, despite playing just 49% of snaps after the injury. Teammate Matthew Golden saw more work in that game with 13 targets on 86% of snaps. Over his last 3 games Watson has averaged 8.7 targets and 0.0 carries a game for 9.8 half-PPR points a game, on 73% of snaps with a 22% target share.

Our models project 12.4 half-PPR points a game and rank Watson 8th of 195 receivers with a Roundup Score of 85 out of 99. His efficiency subscore ranks 3rd of 195 receivers, and he has produced 1.06 wins above replacement so far, 3rd at the position. He is scoring 2.5 half-PPR points a game above what his usage predicts this season, so some touchdown or big-play luck that may not repeat. Over his last 3 games he has a weighted opportunity rating of 0.54, ranking 29th of 184 receivers, with a 31% air yards share ranking 32nd.

What to do

• Monitor Christian Watson's practice status Thursday and Friday for clarity on his availability Sunday.

• Check the inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff Sunday to confirm Watson's status.

• If Watson is active, start him as a WR2 against New England, who allow the 11th most half-PPR points to receivers.