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Watson said after Monday's 34-0 win over New Orleans that he'll get his knee checked out Tuesday and that he's "hoping for the best" in regard to the injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Watson injured his knee on a 14-yard carry in the second quarter Monday. He briefly came back into the contest but was then announced to be questionable to return in the third period. The 25-year-old wideout never re-entered the game, and while the blowout nature of the score may have been a contributing factor in the decision to hold him out, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said after the contest that there's "some concern" about the issue, per Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com. It's not yet clear what the chances are that Watson will miss next Sunday's big game against Minnesota, but Tuesday's follow-up -- plus Watson's participation in practice this week -- should provide more clarity on that question. If Watson misses any additional time, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and even Malik Heath could see more targets alongside Jayden Reed.

Reed had three receptions (on four targets) for 76 yards while taking his lone carry for five yards in Monday's 34-0 rout of the Saints.

Reed wound up finishing as the game leader in yards from scrimmage for either side in what turned out to be a one-sided matchup. Dontayvion Wicks hauled in the only passing touchdown of the night, but it was an otherwise strong showing from Reed. It was the 24-year-old's highest yardage total since recording 113 receiving yards against the Lions in Week 9. Reed remains a hit-or-miss asset in fantasy ahead of Sunday's tilt against Minnesota.

Erickson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Erickson was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's loss to the Bills, logging seven snaps on special teams, recording one punt return for no yards and two fair catches. The wide receiver will likely be elevated again to appear in the team's Week 17 matchup with the Chargers.

Ezukanma reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Ezukanma was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's win over the 49ers, failing to record any stats while playing seven snaps on offense. If Jaylen Waddle (knee) is unavailable again in Week 17 versus the Browns, Ezukanma will likely be added to the active roster again.

Watson is questionable to return to Monday's game against New Orleans due to a knee injury.

Watson was hurt when he was fallen on at the end of a 14-yard rush in the second quarter. The wideout returned to the game following that play but was later seen on the sideline getting looked at by the Packers' medical staff. Green Bay was up 24-0 at the time Watson was deemed questionable to return, and it's possible that the big lead contributed to that designation. Prior to his exit, Watson didn't catch his only target and recorded 23 yards on two carries.

Wayne reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday.

Wayne was elevated from the Texans' practice squad for the second time this season and played eight offensive snaps in Saturday's 27-19 loss to the Chiefs. However, with Tank Dell out for the rest of 2024 due to a torn ACL and dislocated kneecap, Wayne could be elevated to the active roster for the Texans' Week 17 clash against the Ravens on Wednesday.

Proche reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Proche played five snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Bengals, logging two punt returns for 30 yards and two fair catches. Given that Proche has now hit the three-game maximum for elevations to the active roster, the Browns will have to sign him to the 53-man roster for him to suit up in either or both of the last two regular-season games. The 28-year-old wide receiver and return specialist has recorded three catches for 21 yards and amassed 163 punt-return yards this season in Cleveland.

Drummond reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

The second-year wide receiver was inactive for Sunday's blowout win over the Giants since wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (ribs) was cleared to play ahead of the matchup. Drummond's elevation status should now be contingent on the health of Atlanta's receiving corps heading into a matchup against the Commanders in Week 17.

Virgil reverted to Buffalo's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Virgil played 15 snaps on special teams during the Bills' 24-21 win over the Patriots and managed to register a tackle while on punt coverage. Virgil has spent two separate stints on the Bills' practice squad this season, but he has reached the three-game maximum for being elevated to the active roster. Thus, the Bills would have to sign Virgil to the 53-man roster in order for him to keep playing in Buffalo.

Miller reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday.

Miller played just one offensive snap in the Ravens' 34-17 win over the Steelers on Saturday and did not show up in the box score. However, with injuries to Zay Flowers (shoulder) and Nelson Agholor (concussion), Miller could be elevated to Baltimore's active roster for Wednesday's game against Houston.