Christian Watson, a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, was initially uncertain to play due to a right hamstring injury. However, he was seen warming up and catching passes with his hamstring taped up. After the pregame warmups, it was confirmed that both Christian Watson and Jaire Alexander were active for the Wild Card Round. This news was well-received by the Dallas Cowboys, who had prepared for Watson's potential participation.
Tyler Higbee (shoulder) officially active for the Wild Card Round. https://t.co/B2f9eYAQeb
No surprises for Dallas following news #Packers WR Christian Watson is back in the lineup. “We prepared like he was playing the whole time” according to one Cowboys coach
Christian Watson (hamstring) active for the Wild Card Round. https://t.co/faJAsMNOp9
Both Christian Watson and Jaire Alexander are active. https://t.co/sXe09sSocA
Christian Watson is ACTIVE! https://t.co/Lpw7uWLxy1
Jaire Alexander: ACTIVE Christian Watson: ACTIVE
Jaire Alexander and Christian Watson are both ACTIVE.
Inactives in 5 minutes but Christian Watson is warming up and his right hamstring is covered with kinesio tape.
Christian Watson is catching passes on the field right now with a taped-up right hamstring. Inactives out in six minutes.
#Packers WR Christian Watson is out for early warmups and has his hamstring taped up like he's going to play. But we'll have to wait 8 more minutes to see if it's official.
Christian Watson: Status hinges on pregame workout https://t.co/Mdra2aYiHR