Dec. 19 Update: DL Collin Oliver (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's Week 16 game against the Bears.
GREEN BAY – The Packers have listed running back Josh Jacobs (knee/ankle) and receiver Christian Watson (chest/shoulder) among 10 players who are questionable for Saturday night's game against the Chicago Bears.
The other eight questionable are tackle Zach Tom (back/knee), safety Evan Williams (knee), receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), running back Chris Brooks (chest), tackle/guard Darian Kinnard (neck), and defensive linemen Kingsley Enagbare (illness), Brenton Cox Jr. (groin) and Collin Oliver (hamstring).
Green Bay ruled out tight end Josh Whyle (concussion), running back MarShawn Lloyd (calf/hamstring), and guard John Williams (back).
Watson avoided a significant injury despite being transported to a local hospital in Denver to be examined for chest-related injuries after crashing hard to ground while laying out for a deep ball in the third quarter on Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos.
The fourth-year wideout was cleared to travel with the team Sunday night and allowed to practice on a limited basis this week.
"Encouraging," said Head Coach Matt LaFleur when asked before practice Thursday what he's seen from Watson this week. "Ultimately, it's going to come down to, obviously, medical decision about where he's at on Saturday."
Jacobs and Tom rode bikes in lieu of practice Thursday, but LaFleur said the team plans to give both up until gametime.
Jacobs told reporters after Tuesday's walkthrough that he took another shot to his injured knee during the Broncos game, which he originally hurt last month against the New York Giants. He fought through the pain in part because Emanuel Wilson was battling an illness and Brooks suffered a chest injury in the game.
"I just know how much it meant, honestly," said Jacobs earlier this week. "Then Chris (Brooks) got banged up a little bit, so I feel like I'd be doing him a disservice if I let him go out there when he can barely stand up straight. So for me, it was just talking to myself and not really wanting to put nobody else in a tough position."
The Packers placed star defensive lineman Micah Parsons on season-ending injured reserve on Wednesday, but reinforcements could be coming as both Cox Jr. and Oliver were full participants in practice this week.
Cox (injured reserve) and Oliver (physically unable to perform) are Green Bay's reserve lists and need to be activated to the 53-man roster to play against the Bears.
A fifth-round pick in April's NFL Draft, Oliver has yet to play this season while Cox has been sidelined since the opener against Detroit. The third-year defensive end had four sacks during the final seven games of the 2024 season.
"Having him back past couple of practices just been great," said defensive lineman Rashan Gary earlier this week. "Seeing him get off the ball, setting edges, things like that, him building his confidence, and just understanding that we need him to go."
Receiver/kickoff returner Savion Williams (foot) did not receive a game status and will play Saturday. The rookie third-round pick missed the past three games.
In addition to Williams, Jordan Love (left shoulder), defensive end Lukas Van Ness (foot), and receivers Matthew Golden (wrist), and Jayden Reed (personal matter) don't carry a game status and will play Saturday.
Chicago ruled out receivers Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden (ankle), and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (hamstring).
The Bears also listed four questionable: running back D'Andre Swift (groin), tight end Cole Kmet (ankle/knee), defensive lineman Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (personal matter) and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (groin).
Both Kmet and Edmunds were full participants in practice Friday. Edmunds is currently designated to return from injured reserve and must be added to the active roster in order to play.
Running back Travis Homer (ankle), defensive tackle Andrew Billings (illness) and quarterback Tyson Bagent (illness) did not receive game statuses and will be available.
Green Bay Packers
| Player | Injury | *Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brooks, RB | Chest | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| **Brenton Cox Jr., DL | Groin | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | Questionable |
| Kinglsey Enagbare, DL | Illness | -- | -- | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
| Matthew Golden, WR | Wrist | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Josh Jacobs, RB | Knee / Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
| Darian Kinnard, T/G | Neck | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| **MarShawn Lloyd, RB | Calf / Hamstring | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Jordan Love, QB | Left Shoulder | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| **Collin Oliver, DL | Hamstring | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | Out |
| Micah Parsons, DL | Knee | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Placed on IR | N/A |
| Jayden Reed, WR | NIR - Personal Matter | -- | Did Not Participate | Full Participation | -- |
| Zach Tom, OL | Back / Knee | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
| Lukas Van Ness, DL | Foot | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | -- |
| Christian Watson, WR | Chest / Shoulder | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Josh Whyle, TE | Concussion | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Dontayvion Wicks, WR | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Evan Williams, S | Knee | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
| **John Williams, G | Back | -- | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Out |
| Savion Williams, WR | Foot | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | -- |
* The Packers held a walk-thru on Tuesday; participation reports are an estimation.
** Designated to Return from Injured Reserve - Currently within 21-day practice window
Chicago Bears
| Player | Injury | *Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Bagent, QB | Illness | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Andrew Billings, DL | Illness | Did Not Participate | Full Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Luther Burden III, WR | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| **Tremaine Edmunds, LB | Groin | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | Questionable |
| Travis Homer, RB | Ankle | Limited Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Cole Kmet, TE | Ankle / Knee | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | Questionable |
| Rome Odunze, WR | Foot | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Amen Ogbongbemiga, LB | Hamstring | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Out |
| D'Andre Swift, RB | Groin | -- | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, DL | NIR - Personal Matter | -- | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
*The Bears held a walk-thru on Tuesday; participation reports are an estimation.
** Designated to Return from Injured Reserve - Currently within 21-day practice window
