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Watson (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Watson opened Week 17 prep with back-to-back full listings before Thursday's absence, making him one of five Packers to have logged at least one absence to due illness this week. His status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Saturday's 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but even if he's able to suit up, who will be directing Green Bay's offense is up in the air as both Jordan Love (left shoulder/concussion) and backup Malik Willis (right shoulder/illness) also are listed as questionable.

Samuel caught two of four targets for 68 yards and added 25 rushing yards on two carries in the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Christmas Day.

The 93 scrimmage yards were Samuel's highest total since Week 5. The veteran wideout hasn't handled more than four touches in any of the last four games, managing a 12-173-0 line on 19 targets during that span in addition to Thursday's 25 rushing yards. He'll look to make his first trip to the end zone since Week 11 in a Week 18 trip to Philadelphia.

Edwards (glute) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated practice report.

Edwards also missed practice Wednesday. The starting linebacker appears to have emerged from Chicago's win over Green Bay in Week 16 with a notable glute issue, despite playing 100 percent of defensive snaps versus the Packers and compiling 10 tackles (five solo) including 0.5 sacks. Friday will be his last chance to take the practice field ahead of Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Willis (right shoulder/illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Both Willis and No. 1 QB Jordan Love (left shoulder/concussion) are questionable for Week 17 action. Willis himself is dealing with a right shoulder issue in the wake of his spot duty this past Saturday in Chicago in which he entered after Love suffered a head injury, but the former also missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness before returning in a limited capacity Thursday. If Love isn't able to make it through league protocol by Saturday evening, Willis seemingly will attempt to tough it out as the Packers seek to clinch a playoff berth.

McNeill (abdomen) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Vikings.

McNeill was initially listed as questionable for Thursday's contest due to an abdomen issue, and although he was initially cleared to play, it appears that the same injury is now preventing the defensive lineman from retaking the field. Tyleik Williams and Roy Lopez will be candidates to handle increased defensive snaps as long as McNeill remains sidelined.

Jacobs (knee/ankle) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's game versus the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Jacobs followed up Tuesday's limited walkthrough with back-to-back limited sessions to cap Week 17 prep as he tends to dueling knee and ankle injuries, but the activity was enough for him to be cleared ahead of the weekend. Such a development would seem to pave the way for him to handle his normal workload of 18.9 touches per game, but Emanuel Wilson will be on hand in the event Jacobs needs a breather or otherwise suffers an aggravation of an existing health concern.

McLaurin caught five of seven targets for 63 yards in the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Christmas Day.

The five catches led Washington on the day, although Deebo Samuel finished with five more yards. McLaurin has been consistently productive since returning from a quadriceps strain in Week 13 despite the team's revolving door at quarterback, putting together a 21-322-2 line on 35 targets over the last five games. The star wideout will look to cap a disappointing season with a big performance in Week 18 against the Eagles.

Davis (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Davis will miss a third consecutive game due to his lingering ankle issue. He wasn't able to take the practice field in any capacity during Week 17 prep, meaning Davis' status could also be up in the air in Week 18. As long as Davis remains sidelined, KeAndre Lambert-Smith will stand to operate as the Chargers' primary kickoff returner, while Ladd McConkey takes over punt-return duties.

Dupree (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Dupree began Week 17 with back-to-back limited practice sessions but was listed as a full participant on Thursday's estimated report. The veteran edge rusher will return from his one-game absence and suit up on the road versus Los Angeles on Saturday.

Jackson (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday night's game against the Packers.

Jackson was deemed a non-participant in practice Tuesday through Thursday and now is trending toward being unavailable for Saturday's 8:00 p.m. ET contest. If that ends up being the case, Adam Schefter of ESPN indicates that Tyler Huntley would be in line to start at QB for 7-8 Baltimore versus 9-5-1 Green Bay this weekend. Per Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site, Jackson is dealing with a painful deep tissue contusion that's affecting his back, and the QB has been working all week to loosen it up. While Jackson's official 'doubtful' status points to Huntley getting his second start of the season, coach John Harbaugh has left the door slightly ajar for Jackson, noting that the star signal-caller doesn't need to practice to play if his back issue allows. "He's practiced and played a lot of football; he's won a lot of games for us," Harbaugh said. "If he can go, he will go. You can bet on that." In any case, look for added context regarding Jackson's Week 17 status to arrive late Friday or early Saturday via national reporters such as Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.