Who Should I Start? Christian Watson or Khalil Shakir

Thursday, January 2, 1:39 PM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) warmed up inside with the team for the first time on Thursday since injuring his knee in the Week 16 win over the New Orleans Saints, but he didn't come outside with the rest of the team to practice. It appears that Watson is making some progress with his bruised left knee, but it may not be enough for the Packers to feel comfortable throwing him out there in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Chicago Bears. The 25-year-old does have one more day of practice on Friday, though. Given Watson's lengthy injury history, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Green Bay rest him for a second straight game so that he can be closer to full strength for the start of the playoffs next week. If Watson is ruled out on Friday, it will mean more targets for receivers Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and tight end Tucker Kraft.

Sunday, December 29, 6:05 PM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir caught three of six targets for 25 yards in the team's blowout victory over the New York Jets. It's the second straight game (and third time all season) that Shakir finished with fewer than 30 yards. That's coincided with below-average passing yardage from quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 182 yards on Sunday. Buffalo built a 33-point lead entering the fourth quarter, taking many starters out of the game early. With the win, the Bills clinched the number two seed in the AFC playoffs ahead of their rematch with the New England Patriots.