Christian Watson returns after hospital evaluation for chest injury

Health · First reported 30 Oct, 02:08 · Updated 02:46

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Packers receiver Christian Watson was taken to a local hospital for precautionary tests after a second-quarter collision, then returned to Lambeau Field and re-entered the game.

Watson was injured while catching a 53-yard pass from Jordan Love in the second quarter; Panthers defensive back Will Lee III was also injured on the play.
The Packers said Watson went to a local hospital for precautionary reasons with a chest injury. Tests cleared him, and he returned to the stadium and entered the game late in the third quarter.
Watson had six catches for 100 yards by halftime. Lee was helped off the field and taken away on a cart. [b5b3a439-a443-4910-b8b1-f32d776babf3

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Key facts

Injury play: Watson caught a 53-yard pass in the second quarter before colliding with Panthers defenders.
Hospital visit: Watson was taken to a local hospital for precautionary checks for a chest injury.
Return: After tests cleared him, Watson returned to the stadium and entered the game with under five minutes left in the third quarter.
First-half stats: Watson had six catches for 100 yards at halftime.
Will Lee III: Lee was injured on the play and carted off the field.