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All seven of Christian Watson’s targets vs. the Vikings were on possession-type out routes, and he caught all five that were catchable for 49 yards.
Dontayvion Wicks and Christian Watson help Packers' Jordan Love withstand absence of other receivers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is thriving even with some of his favorite targets unavailable. Christian Watson’s reliability and Dontayvion Wicks’ emergence have much to do with that. Love continued his history of devouring defenses on Thanksgiving Day and kept the Packers in the thick of NFC North title contention by throwing four touchdown passes without an interception in a 31-24 victory that completed their regular-season sweep of the two-time defending division champion Detroit Lions.
Following last week’s 82.8 overall Pro Football Focus grade in an overtime win over the New York Giants, the Lions logged a 73.1 overall grade against the Packers (8-3-1). While not the lowest of the season, it was a sharp regression in another crucial game.
Analyst Larry McCarren is joined by Packers S Evan Williams to talk about his hard-hitting style of play and his game-winning interception against the New York Giants.
Filling in for the injured Josh Jacobs, the third-year running back ground out 107 yards on 28 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns -- both on 1-yard runs in the second half -- during Sunday's 23-6 win against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.
Four Green Bay Packers players will sign autographs on Dec. 1 at Fleet Farm in Howard to raise money for Red Kettle campaign.
Analyst Larry McCarren is joined by Packers LB Isaiah McDuffie to talk about his performance against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.