Christian Watson was among eight players, including several starters, who did not practice on Wednesday as the Packers get ready for the Bears.

The Packers take on the Vikings in a crucial Week 17 matchup but there is no good news on the Christian Watson injury front.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that tests showed Watson suffered only a bruise. LaFleur said Watson could be in line to play Week 17 in a critical matchup against the Minnesota Vikings (13-2) but it depends on his practice availability.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Packers rookie S Javon Bullard is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings after missing the past two games with an ankle injury. WR Christian Watson, who was questionable with a knee injury, will not play.

The Green Bay Packers released the team’s first injury report of Week 18 on Wednesday. The team will release two more injury reports, including a final injury report on Friday with official playing status designations before facing the Chicago Bears in the season

The hope was that the Green Bay Packers would have gotten a little healthier between the team’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings and the start of their preparation against the Chicago Bears. Unfortunately,

The Green Bay Packers have received good news on a player injured in Week 17 as they prepare for the season finale.

The Chicago Bears (4-12) released their first injury report ahead of their Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers (11-5), which featured some notable names. The Bears conducted a walkthrough practice on New Year's Day,