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Christian Watson cleared, on his way back to Lambeau from hospital
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Key Points:
- Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was evaluated at a local hospital after an injury but has been cleared and is returning to Lambeau Field; he remains questionable to return to the game.
- Watson was injured after a 53-yard reception when Panthers cornerback Will Lee landed on him, with a possible sternoclavicular joint concern.
- Watson has six catches for 100 yards in the game, boosting his season total to a career-high 695 receiving yards.
- Panthers cornerback Will Lee, injured on the same play as Watson, has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, and Packers tight end Josh Whyle is out due to a concussion.
- Packers running back Josh Jacobs scored on a 4-yard reception from Jordan Love, extending the Packers' lead to 27-10 in the third quarter.
